Poor planning is one of the leading cause of food waste in the U.S. Consider these examples.
Examples of how Poor Planning Causes Food Waste
- Failing to check pantry inventory results in buying duplicates of items.
- Not scheduling meals around perishable items causes them to go unused.
- Ignoring expiration dates can lead to discarding food that could have been consumed.
- Lack of proper storage knowledge can result in food going bad prematurely.
- Misjudging portion sizes often leads to cooking more than needed, creating leftovers that may not be eaten.