Clean and sort food before arranging
Food waste is becoming a common problem in many families. One of the main reasons is that food is pushed deep inside the refrigerator, causing users to forget about their existence. According to experts, rearranging the refrigerator is the first step to limit this situation.
Before starting, users should take all food out of the refrigerator to check the expiration date and storage status. wilted vegetables, expired food or signs of spoilage should be removed immediately. Then, thoroughly clean the shelves with appropriate cleaning solution to remove bacteria and unpleasant odors.
Ms. Hayley Simmons - Director of Commercial Product Portfolio at Magnet (UK) - said that classifying food into separate groups will help users easily find and limit the risk of cross-infection. According to her, raw meat should be placed in separate trays, while spices, drinks and processed foods need to be arranged in suitable areas for convenient use.
Use transparent containers to avoid forgetting food
After cleaning and sorting, the next step is to use transparent food boxes or trays. This is considered a simple but highly effective solution in controlling the amount of food available.
Mr. Brian Roe - professor of Agricultural Economics, Environment and Development at Ohio State University (USA) - said that the ability to see food plays an important role in reducing waste. When food is placed in transparent boxes and scientifically arranged, users tend to use them before they expire.
Experts also recommend labeling the date of storage on the container for easy tracking. Foods that need to be used early should be placed in the most visible position. At the same time, avoid stuffing too many things into the refrigerator because this not only makes it difficult to find but also affects the circulation of cold air.
With only about 20 to 30 minutes of periodic arrangement before each purchase, users can maintain a neat refrigerator, reduce food waste and contribute to building more sustainable consumption habits.
