These 7 objects can halve food waste in the house (n. 5 costs less than 15 euros)

September 29 is the international day against food waste, established by the UN in 2019 after almost 690 million people were hungry in the world.

Over 1 billion tons of food is wasted every year, about a third of global production. This is an ethical problem, because there are those who have too much and those who nothing; social, because hunger increases; It is environmental, because producing and disposing of wasted food generates enormous emissions and waste of resources (water, energy, soil).

Almost 28% of agricultural land is used to cultivate food that will never be consumed, aggravating the climatic crisis and food insecurity.

The UN goal “hunger zero by 2030” appears far away, but in Italy there are improvements: in the last 10 years the per capita weekly waste has fallen by 95 g, but 555 GA TESTA remain. The most thrown products are fruit, vegetables and bread.

On the occasion of the World Day on awareness of waste and food loss We want to invite you to consider some common objects that could help you reduce food waste, beyond the normal conservation of food in the refrigerator and freezer.

Composter

How to reduce waste of food? If we cannot really consume the food we have advanced – beyond the peels and waste of fruit and vegetables – here we can try to reduce waste. It is a question of using food waste for the home production of compost. You can use a purchased compost, made available by your municipality or do-it-yourself. The important thing is to try to make your contribution with the advantage of obtaining an excellent natural compost for the garden.

Blender and/or extractor

Some people do not like much the consistency of very ripe fruit. For this reason, the precious food is likely to end up among the waste more than any other. Here then is the possibility of using ripe fruit to prepare smoothies, thanks to a very common blender. Those who prefer to prepare juices will be able to use an extractor or a centrifuge, but in this case it will not have to throw the waste, but take advantage of them in the kitchen for various recipes, from the fruit salads to the cakes and biscuits.

Glass food containers

To keep food in the refrigerator we can choose suitable food containers. We refer above all to the glass containers. The glass allows you not to use plastic in contact with food, for those who prefer to avoid this material, especially in the event that the container will pass from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat the food. Since there may be a correlation between early menopause and unwanted substances present in plastic, experts feel to replace plastic containers to heat the food foods with glass containers.

Dryer

The dryer can be useful to keep fruit and vegetables in a slightly different way. Beyond the classic jams and preserves in the jar, it is possible to extend the duration of the products thanks to the drying. A dryer from the point of view of waste prevention can be useful especially for those with a vegetable garden and fruit trees or for those who often have the opportunity to buy large quantities of fruit and vegetables to save.

Vacuum machine

Another interesting method for preserving food and avoiding waste is vacuum. Several models of vacuum machines are found for sale. Maybe you have fresh products in large quantities that you will not be able to consume in time. Here then is the opportunity of the vacuum, which ensures food conservation of up to five times higher than traditional methods, thus allowing less waste of vegetables, fruit, bread, pasta, meat and fish, the foods most wasted by Italian families.

Multifunctional grater

A multi -blade grater allows you to use vegetables and cheeses entirely, minimizing waste. The leftovers can be used to make sauces, stuffed or as condiments for different dishes.

Reusable silicone lids

These flexible and adaptable lids in various sizes allow to cover bowls, dishes and jars, maintaining fresh food longer and reducing the use of transparent film and aluminum.

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