Politics & Government
Help Prevent Food Waste
The Environmental Protection Agency of Hillsborough County provides six tips to help your health, your wallet and the environment.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Help prevent food waste with these six quick and easy tips. Your health, your wallet and the environment will thank you.
- Use imperfect or “ugly” fruits and vegetables - they are safe, nutritious and sometimes discounted; they are also great in healthy smoothies and soups!
- Prevent plate waste with smaller portions.
- Shop smart – buy fresh ingredients in smaller quantities and stick to your shopping list.
- Eat or freeze items before you need to throw them away.
- Remember to refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
- Consider donating your extra supply of packaged foods to a local food pantry or a food drive.
View more helpful tips at: https://bit.ly/3pmtbjB