How can you reduce food waste at home?

To reduce food waste at home, organize your kitchen using the 'first in, first out' method, ensuring older items are used first to avoid spoilage. Regularly check what is in your fridge and cupboards, and use up foods nearing their expiry dates, creating meals like soups or stir-fries from leftovers^{[1][2][4][5][6]}.

Plan your meals with a shopping list to buy only what you need, which helps avoid impulse purchases. Additionally, freezing excess food and understanding food labels—knowing the difference between 'use by' and 'best before' dates—can prevent unnecessary waste^[3][5][6].