According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, an astounding 40 percent of food in the United States ends up in landfills. To help cut back on food waste, try this simple tip to save leftovers at home: Invest in reusable, small, flat containers with matching lids and divide leftovers into them. This will help the food cool down faster, preventing bacteria spores from germinating. The benefit of several containers also helps with portion control, so family members can opt to reheat one serving instead of an entire batch of food.
Do Just One Thing for May 25, 2014
