Smile Cuisine
7 Top Tips How to give your kitchen a waste-free makeover… Getting your kitchen sorted is not just a spring-cleaning issue. Many of us find ourselves claiming there’s nothing in for dinner and rushing out to the shops only to find that we actually have a few tins of soup and packets of rice at the back of the cupboard. It’s good to declutter and make the kitchen a little more efficient and environmentally friendly too…
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Open all of your cupboards and fridge and pull out all of the contents. Assign tasks for everyone. Kids can be in charge of any non-dangerous items, such as fruits and vegetables.
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Sort through each category by putting dried food etc. in jars or other reusable containers. Produce bags like our organic
cotton mesh bags work great for fruit, vegetables or even bread!
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Print or handwrite labels or even make little signs just like in a real food market for each type of produce. Kids can decorate them and colour in. You can pick a different colour or font for each category, from grains and pulses to dry fruit, cereal, pasta and rice.
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Save on waste and freeze any leftovers. Fruit and vegetables freeze really well and are great in smoothies. We use our silicone zip-lock pouches for freezing food.
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Arrange nicely in cupboards and fridge, by category.
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Dispose of food waste in a compost bin. Composting reduces landfill waste and incineration and therefore emissions. The end result is a nutrient rich fertiliser for your garden. Win: win!
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Find your nearest bulk food store and bring your own containers with you to refill. This saves waste and can save you money. Avoid pre-packaged food as much as possible. Shop local if you can and support small businesses.
Tips courtesy of Green Island. More at greenislandco.com
More than just good food
Smile Magazine
Spring/Summer 2020
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