Pick ugly fruit and vegetables

You might be surprised to know that looking through a bin of apples until you find the most perfect-looking one contributes to food waste. Even though they are equal in nutrition and flavor, so-called "ugly" fruits and vegetables are often overlooked to choose the ones that are more aesthetically beautiful.

Major grocery chains now only buy picture-perfect produce from farmers in response to consumer demand for perfect fruits and vegetables. As a result, a ton of food gets wasted. In an effort to cut down on waste, major supermarket stores like Walmart and Whole Foods have started selling "ugly" fruits and vegetables at a discount. Choose slightly imperfect produce at the grocery store or, even better, buy it directly from the farmer.