as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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generate a list of methods to reduce food waste.
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- shop smarter and only buy what you need.
- save leftovers for later and freeze them if necessary. 
- monitor expiration dates and consume items before they go bad.
- participate in community or public food sharing initiatives.
- compost leftover food scraps.
- reuse containers, jars, and bags.
- make use of restaurant discounts to reduce over-ordering. 
- donate foods that have short expiration dates to local food banks. 
- buy more produce that is close to the expiration date and prepare it soon.
- order small portions while dining out.
- educate yourself and others about food waste.
- plan meals in advance and base your grocery list on the meals. 
- store food correctly to reduce spoilage.
- make sure your fridge is at the right temperature.
- have a system to track leftovers in the fridge. 
- eat all edible parts of food, including stems and skins.
- use creative recipes to use the entire food item.
- use food that would otherwise be thrown away for animal feed.
- take part in campaigns to make food sustainability an issue.
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