Store Food Correctly

Large amounts of food are wasted as a result of improper storage. The Natural Resource Defense Council estimates that food spoilage accounts for around two-thirds of household waste in the United Kingdom.

The lack of knowledge on how to properly store fruits and vegetables can cause premature ripening and, finally, rotten produce. For instance, you should never refrigerate potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, cucumbers, or onions. Keep these things at room temperature. Another great method to lessen food spoiling is to separate foods that release more ethylene gas from those that don't. Ethylene promotes food ripening and increases the risk of spoiling. Foods that produce ethylene gas while ripening include bananas, avocados, tomatoes, cantaloupes, peaches, pears, green onions,... To prevent premature spoilage, keep these items away from produce that is susceptible to ethylene, such as potatoes, apples, leafy greens, berries, and peppers.