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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write down a set of practices that a fast food restaurant can implement to reduce food waste.
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- adopt portion control to reduce overproduction of meals. 
- monitor expiration dates and food quality regularly to eliminate spoiled food.
- utilize employee leftovers after shifts.
- train employees on basic principles of food waste reduction. 
- utilize quantity-based discounts when customers order large amounts of items. 
- create innovative recipes that utilize leftover ingredients.
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