With the cost of food on the rise, we all want to make sure our food stays fresh and that we are spending our money wisely on groceries. Without even realizing it, you could be making some common mistakes that dramatically shorten the lifespan of the groceries you bring home each week.

I’m here with some helpful tips to make your money and groceries go a bit further, and lessening food waste in your home.  

According to the EPA in the United States, 38.1 million tons of food waste was created in 2017. it's hard even to imagine how much 1 ton of food is, but 38.1 tons is unfathomable. And this doesn’t just happen in the US, it happens here in Canada and around the world to different extents. 

Food waste is a problem for several reasons, and we can and should take small steps each day to do our part in lessening that number.  

While you're throwing away your hard-earned money on food you didn't eat, you're also contributing to the methane emissions and adding to your carbon footprint.  Food waste will inevitably happen, but there are several helpful tips to keep it at a minimum.  

Let’s start before you even go to the grocery store.