The 5 easy ways to re-use your kitchen waste

Compost your food waste 

You may not realize it, but your kitchen produces a lot of waste that can be recycled into compost. Coffee grounds, egg shells, and fruit peels can all be added to your compost pile. As these materials break down, they release nutrients that are essential for plant growth. Composting also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping food waste out of landfills. Landfills are one of the leading sources of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. By composting your food waste, you can help to reduce your carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment.

Make use of vegetable scraps

Most people are familiar with the basic ingredients that go into making a delicious soup or stew- meats, vegetables, and broth. What many people don’t realize, however, is that those same ingredients can be used to make an equally delicious stock or broth. The next time you find yourself with leftover vegetables, don’t throw them away- use them to make your own stock or broth. Simply simmer the vegetables in water for a few hours, then strain the liquid and use it in place of store-bought broth. You’ll be surprised at how much flavor your homemade stock or broth will add to soups and stews. Plus, you’ll be doing your part to reduce food waste. So next time you find yourself with some extra vegetables, put them to good use and make your own stock or broth. You’ll be glad you did.

Repurpose stale bread 

If you’ve ever found yourself with a loaf of stale bread, you know that it can be frustrating to see all that food go to waste. But before you throw it out, consider giving new life to your bread by turning it into croutons or bread pudding. Croutons are a great way to add texture and flavor to salads, soups, and casseroles, while bread pudding is a rich and decadent dessert. Both recipes are easy to make, and they’re a great way to use up bread that might otherwise go to waste. So the next time your bread starts to go stale, don’t be too quick to throw it out. With a little creativity, you can turn it into something truly delicious.

Freeze leftovers 

You sometimes find yourself with a lot of leftovers after cooking a big meal. And while it’s always tempting to just reheat the entire dish that often leads to eating more than you really need, try portioning out the leftovers into individual servings and freezing them for later. This way, you can easily reheat just what you need, without having to eat an entire batch of leftovers all at once. You can also use this technique when cooking for one, by preparing single servings in advance and then freezing them for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking. So next time you find yourself with leftovers, remember to portion them out and freeze them for later. It’ll save you time and help you avoid overeating.

Recycle paper towel and napkin rolls

Most people use paper towels and napkins once and then throw them away without a second thought. However, you can repurpose these common household items into something useful: gift wrapping tubes. Simply cut the paper towel or napkin roll in half, decorate the outside with wrapping paper or ribbon, and voila! You have a cute and creative way to wrap small presents. You can also use scraps of fabric or washi tape to add a personal touch. Not only is this a great way to reduce waste, but it’s also a fun activity to do with kids or grandkids. So the next time you’re about to toss out those paper towel rolls, think twice and recycle them into something special.