Food waste represents approximately 10 million tonnes of food thrown away each year in France alone. The good news? Everyone can make a difference with simple everyday actions.
1. Plan Your Meals Ahead
Before going shopping, take 10 minutes to plan your meals for the week. This lets you buy only what you need and avoid impulse purchases.
Tip: Use SauveTonPain to see what you already have in stock before heading to the store.
2. Maintain the Cold Chain
A product that spends too long outside the fridge loses freshness and shelf life. Put your groceries away quickly after shopping and organize your fridge by zone to maximize shelf life and consumption priority.
3. Understand Expiry Dates
There are two types of dates:
- Use-by date: “Use by…” — follow it strictly
- Best-before date: “Best before…” — the product is often still perfectly fine after this date
For a deeper dive, check out our complete guide to use-by and best-before dates.
4. Cook with Leftovers
Leftovers from one meal can become the base for the next. Leftover rice becomes fried rice, slightly soft vegetables make an excellent soup. Stale bread transforms into delicious French toast or homemade croutons. Need ideas? Browse our 10 easy zero-waste recipes using leftovers.
The average person throws away 30 kg of food per year, including 7 kg still in its packaging.
5. Use a Tracking App
With SauveTonPain, simply scan the expiry date on your products. The app alerts you before it’s too late and even suggests recipes using the products you need to consume first.
Every small action counts. By adopting these habits, you can significantly reduce your food waste while saving money on your grocery budget. Want to understand the bigger picture? Discover the shocking statistics on food waste in France and why individual action truly matters.
