Food: shopping choices and reducing waste

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avoid overbuying

не покупать лишнего

to stop yourself buying more than you will use

A shopping list helps me avoid overbuying when I see special offers.

We avoided overbuying by checking the fridge before going to the supermarket.

avoid wasting food

не выбрасывать съедобную еду

to prevent edible food from being thrown away unnecessarily

Serving a small portion first helps me avoid wasting food when I am not very hungry.

We freeze extra bread to avoid wasting food.

check the use-by date

проверять срок годности

to read the label showing the last day a product should be eaten for safety

I check the use-by date before planning which food to cook first.

I check the use-by date on the yoghurt before putting it in my lunchbox.

choose seasonal produce

выбирать сезонные продукты

to select fruit and vegetables grown and harvested at that time of year

At the autumn market, we chose seasonal produce and went home with apples and pumpkins.

I choose seasonal produce, such as strawberries in summer, because I enjoy it when it is at its best.

donate surplus food

отдавать излишки еды

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give away extra food

to give extra food to people or organisations that can use it

Our school fair had unopened packets left over, so we arranged to donate surplus food to a local charity.

Some shops donate surplus food to charities rather than throw away items they have not sold.

go to waste

make responsible food choices

make use of every ingredient

plan meals in advance

reduce household food waste

store food properly

use up leftovers