Yesterday morning, I threw away a carrot because it looked so bad and that was the easiest way to get rid of it. I am sure I am not alone in wasting food like this. When was the last time you threw away food and why?

If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest one. Every year, we throw away 1.3 billion tons of edible food.

The hopeful news is that each one of us can help reduce food waste in our homes. According to research, most food waste happens at home-43% in the US and 53% in the EU, for example. A few of the reasons we waste food include misshapen fruits and vegetables, poor planning, storing food incorrectly, and past best-before-dates.
Here are my tips for what you can do to reduce food waste.