{"id":5579,"date":"2021-05-28T16:48:39","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T16:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=5579"},"modified":"2021-05-28T16:48:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T16:48:39","slug":"18-clever-ways-to-cut-down-on-waste-in-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/18-clever-ways-to-cut-down-on-waste-in-your-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Clever Ways To Cut Down On Waste In Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>There are many ways to reduce, reuse or recycle your kitchen waste. These expert tips will help you have a Zero-Waste Kitchen.\n<h4>1. Regrow Veggies\n</h4><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-5584 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"533\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Strange but true: Scallions will regrow from their white ends. Just put them in a glass of water and let them get some sunlight. You can snip the green ends every few days for practically endless seasoning.\n</p><h4>2. Say \u201cCheese\u201d to Milk\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-5585 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>It can be hard to finish a whole gallon of milk before it expires but don\u2019t wait for it to curdle. Instead, set some aside and make cottage cheese.\n</p><h4>3. Reuse Your Daily Grind\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-5586 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"874\"' height='\"511\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste3.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Used coffee grounds can keep ants away. Plus, they can get rid of odors, stimulate your potted plants, and more, making them worth holding onto.\n</p><h4>4. Put Peels Out for Pests\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-5587 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste4-1024x538.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"538\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste4-1024x538.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Orange peels can actually be put to good use, especially if it\u2019s summer. Insects like mosquitoes and ants will stay away if you grind them up, and they can get rid of musty smells.\n</p><h4>5. Bake Up Bruised Fruit\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-5588 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste5-1024x765.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"765\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste5-1024x765.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Overripe, very dark bananas make for flavourful banana bread. Instead of throwing them out, bake them into a great dessert.\n</p><h4>6. Give Stale Snacks Some Bite\n</h4><p>There\u2019s no need to toss old chips. Stale snacks can be crisped up in the microwave-just put them on a microwave-safe plate and nuke on full power for 10 seconds.\n</p><h4>7. Crisp Up Your Crusts\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-5589 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste7.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"635\"' height='\"423\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste7.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>You can make leftover pizza crust crispy again, but don\u2019t use the microwave. Instead, put your soggy slices on a skillet for 4-5 minutes on medium heat-make a rounded lid out of aluminum foil to make sure the toppings get toasty, too.\n</p><h4>8. Cool Down With an Ice \u201cPop\u201d\n</h4><p>Flat pop isn\u2019t so great to drink, but it can make for a tasty treat with a little patience. Pour some in an ice cube tray, stick toothpicks in each space, and enjoy your treats after they freeze.\n</p><h4>9. Rethink Yesterday\u2019s Loaf\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-5590 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste9-1024x768.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"768\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste9-1024x768.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Don\u2019t waste old, dry bread. As long as it won\u2019t chip a tooth, you can chop it up, saut\u00e9 it with spices, and make croutons for salads or soup.\n</p><h4>10. Liquor? Now, Thicker\n</h4><p>You can kick up the quality of vodka with a simple water filter. It won\u2019t completely transform what you have in the cabinet, but filtering can make less expensive brands taste better.\n</p><h4>11. Look Twice at Rice\n</h4><p>Think before pitching rice if it\u2019s been sitting in your cupboard for a few months. It can be used to dry electronics if you ever get them wet-just put the device in a bowl of the dry grains for 24 hours.\n</p><h4>12. Banish Sponge Bacteria\n</h4><p>Your old sponge might look like it belongs in the trash, but two minutes in the microwave will kill more than 99% of the germs on it, making it good as new. Be sure to get it wet first.\n</p><h4>13. Celery Care 101\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-5591 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste11.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"880\"' height='\"500\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste11.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Celery is all about crispness, so when it starts to go soft, you may as well throw it out. Right? Not necessarily. Try this first: Put limp stalks in a bowl of cold water with a few slices of raw potato. After an hour or so in this starchy bath, the stalks may deliver the crunch you expect.\n</p><p>And while even crisp celery may turn brown, you can stop browning before it starts. Before storing the stalks in the fridge, soak them for 30 minutes in 1-quart cold water mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice-a trick that will also crisp celery just before it\u2019s served.\n</p><h4>14. Get the Most Out of a Lemon\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-5592 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste14.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"408\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste14.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>When a recipe calls for a few drops of lemon, don\u2019t slice the lemon and squeeze. Simply puncture the rind with a toothpick and gently squeeze out the small amount of juice you need. Then cover the hole with a piece of tape and store the lemon in the fridge for later use. Waste not, want not!\n</p><h4>15. Oiled Eggs\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-5593 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste15.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"517\"' height='\"392\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste15.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Prolong the life of fresh eggs by dipping a paper towel into vegetable oil and rubbing the shells before storing the eggs in the fridge. The oil will keep the eggs fresh for an additional three to four weeks.\n</p><h4>16. A Surplus of Spuds?\n</h4><p>If you find you\u2019ve peeled too many potatoes for a potato salad or casserole, don\u2019t toss the uncooked extras. Put them in a bowl, cover with cold water, and add a few drops of vinegar. Now they will keep in the fridge for three to four days.\n</p><h4>17. Brown-Bag Your Lettuce\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-5594 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/reduce-kitchen-waste17.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"735\"' height='\"510\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reduce-kitchen-waste17.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Lettuce will keep longer if you transfer it from a plastic bag to a roomier paper bag before storing it in the refrigerator. Lettuce likes a little air, but don\u2019t think that calls for removing the limp and discolored outermost leaves; they may not be pretty, but these leaves help keep the inner leaves crisper.\n</p><h4>18. Last Stop? Compost\n</h4><p>When all else fails, composting your old fruits and veggies can help optimize the fertilizer you use for your garden. If you\u2019re going to toss them anyway, put them to good use.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>There are many ways to reduce, reuse or recycle your kitchen waste. These expert tips will help you have a Zero-Waste Kitchen. 1. Regrow Veggies Strange but true: Scallions will regrow from their white ends. Just put them in a glass of water and let them get some sunlight. You can snip the green ends\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5583,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"18 Clever Ways To Cut Down On Waste In Your Kitchen","_seopress_titles_desc":"There are many ways to reduce, reuse or recycle your kitchen waste. 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