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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.

  1. Use imperfect or “ugly” fruits and vegetables - they are safe, nutritious and sometimes discounted; they are also great in healthy smoothies and soups!
  2. Prevent plate waste with smaller portions.
  3. Shop smart – buy fresh ingredients in smaller quantities and stick to your shopping list.
  4. Eat or freeze items before you need to throw them away.
  5. Remember to refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
  6. 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


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