Less waste during the festive season: what you can do now
December is almost here, bringing dinners, drinks and full fridges. That is exactly when we tend to throw away more than we realise at home. With a little preparation you can keep it cosy and sustainable.
Why so much goes to waste around the holidays
Around the holidays we like to cook generously. We do not want anyone to go short, so we stock up extra. That is understandable, but it also leads to a lot of food ending up in the bin.
Often it concerns things that could easily have been stored or used: leftovers from the holiday dinner, half a cheese, bits of vegetables and too much bread. With a plan in advance you can avoid this.
Shop smart
The biggest win is in the preparation. Make a menu for the days you have guests and work out how much you really need per dish. That way you avoid buying on impulse.
Check your pantry and freezer before you head to the shop, and buy fresh products spread out rather than all at once.
Leftovers from the festive dinner
Was there plenty left after dinner? Great, because many leftovers taste even better the next day. Divide them into portions and store them covered in the fridge or freezer.
Cooked vegetables, potatoes and meat work well in a frittata, a bake or a soup. A little imagination creates a second festive meal without new groceries.
Help food shops save their surplus
Not just at home, but also at bakeries, restaurants and supermarkets, there is always something left over during the busy festive season. Through YumBite, partners put these surpluses in the app as a YumBox, so you can pick them up at a discount.
The contents are always a surprise, made up of whatever is left that day. Picking up is simple: just swipe in the app at the counter, from thirty minutes before your pick-up time. That way you save something tasty and help prevent waste when it matters most.
Start with small steps now
You do not have to change everything at once. Start with one thing: a shopping list, saving leftovers or picking up a YumBox now and then. Every small choice adds up to a festive season with less waste.
Reserve a YumBox at a minimum 40% discount via the YumBite app at app.yumbite.nl.