How to Store Groceries So They Last Weeks Longer
Most food waste is a storage problem, not a shopping problem. Where things go in the fridge — and what never goes in it.
Small habits that finish the job
Don't wash berries until you're about to eat them — moisture accelerates mold. Do wash them in a vinegar-water bath (1:3) before storage if you bought a lot; dried thoroughly, they last noticeably longer.
Keep a running 'eat me first' container for the odds and ends, and put it at eye level. Half the battle against waste is visibility, not discipline.
And do a five-minute fridge check the day before your shopping day. It turns your list from a guess into an inventory, which saves money twice: once at the store and once in the bin you don't fill.
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