How To Reduce Food Waste
Elliot Marsh
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Ever look at your kitchen bin and feel a pang of guilt? You're not just throwing away bendy carrots and forgotten leftovers; you're tossing out money, precious resources, and a whole chain of human effort. That bin is a treasure chest of lost opportunities, a museum of missed meals. But what if you could turn that guilt into a superpower?
This book is your guilt-free guide to becoming a food waste hero. This is an adventure in resourcefulness, a training manual for unlocking the creative, money-saving genius our grandparents knew by heart. Discover how to transform your kitchen into a waste-fighting headquarters, turning you from a passive consumer into an ingenious kitchen alchemist.
Inside, you will learn to:
Master the Kitchen Audit: Effortlessly identify your personal "waste profile" to make smart, targeted changes.
Shop Like a Strategist: Decode confusing date labels, outsmart tempting supermarket deals, and create waste-proof shopping lists.
Unlock Storage Secrets: Use "Fridge Feng Shui" to keep food fresh for days longer and turn your freezer into a time machine for future meals.
Embrace the "Use-It-Up" Philosophy: Turn random leftovers into delicious frittatas, stir-fries, and soups with simple, creative formulas.
Become a Root-to-Stem Revolutionary: Transform scraps you'd normally bin—like broccoli stalks and carrot tops—into delicious, flavour-packed superstars.
This is more than just a book of tips; it's a mindset shift that will save the average family over $1000 a year. It's a journey to a new relationship with food, one that is more creative, more delicious, and more rewarding. Your mission, is to save money, unleash your creativity, and make a real difference for the planet, starting in your own kitchen. Prepare to discover that saving food is one of the most satisfying adventures you'll ever have.
Duration - 59m.
Author - Elliot Marsh.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 The App Brewery Ltd ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Elliot Marsh
Digital Voice Madison G
The App Brewery Ltd
English Audiobooks
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Ever look at your kitchen bin and feel a pang of guilt? You're not just throwing away bendy carrots and forgotten leftovers; you're tossing out money, precious resources, and a whole chain of human effort. That bin is a treasure chest of lost opportunities, a museum of missed meals. But what if you could turn that guilt into a superpower? This book is your guilt-free guide to becoming a food waste hero. This is an adventure in resourcefulness, a training manual for unlocking the creative, money-saving genius our grandparents knew by heart. Discover how to transform your kitchen into a waste-fighting headquarters, turning you from a passive consumer into an ingenious kitchen alchemist. Inside, you will learn to: Master the Kitchen Audit: Effortlessly identify your personal "waste profile" to make smart, targeted changes. Shop Like a Strategist: Decode confusing date labels, outsmart tempting supermarket deals, and create waste-proof shopping lists. Unlock Storage Secrets: Use "Fridge Feng Shui" to keep food fresh for days longer and turn your freezer into a time machine for future meals. Embrace the "Use-It-Up" Philosophy: Turn random leftovers into delicious frittatas, stir-fries, and soups with simple, creative formulas. Become a Root-to-Stem Revolutionary: Transform scraps you'd normally bin—like broccoli stalks and carrot tops—into delicious, flavour-packed superstars. This is more than just a book of tips; it's a mindset shift that will save the average family over $1000 a year. It's a journey to a new relationship with food, one that is more creative, more delicious, and more rewarding. Your mission, is to save money, unleash your creativity, and make a real difference for the planet, starting in your own kitchen. Prepare to discover that saving food is one of the most satisfying adventures you'll ever have. Duration - 59m. Author - Elliot Marsh. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 The App Brewery Ltd ©.
Language:
English
How To Reduce Food Waste
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Introduction: The Secret Life of Your Rubbish Bin
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Why This Book Isn't About Guilt
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Your Journey to Becoming a Food Waste Hero
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Part 1: Understanding the Enemy
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Chapter 1: The Global Food Waste Scandal
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From Farm to Fork to Landfill: The shocking journey of wasted food.
Duration:00:01:43
Putting It in Perspective
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The Triple Threat: The environmental, financial, and social costs of wasting food.
Duration:00:01:54
Chapter 2: Know Thyself: The Kitchen Audit
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Becoming a Food Detective: A simple, week-long challenge to track what your household actually wastes.
Duration:00:01:11
Identifying Your "Waste Profile": Are you a "Leftover Neglector," a "Produce Procrastinator," or a "Bargain-Buy Binner"?
Duration:00:02:09
The "Why" Behind the Waste: Uncovering the habits and beliefs that lead to tossing food.
Duration:00:01:21
Part 2: The Art of a Waste-Free Kitchen
Duration:00:00:04
Chapter 3: Shop Smart, Waste Less
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The Power of the Plan: Mastering the art of meal planning and creating waste-proof shopping lists.
Duration:00:01:20
Decoding the Dates: The crucial difference between "Use By," "Best Before," and "Sell By."
Duration:00:01:37
Shopping Hacks of a Pro: Resisting tempting deals, buying loose produce, and embracing "wonky" fruit and veg.
Duration:00:01:44
Chapter 4: Storage Secrets of the Super-Organised
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Fridge Feng Shui: How to organise your fridge to keep food fresh for longer (and what should never go in it).
Duration:00:01:59
Your Freezer is a Time Machine: A comprehensive guide to what you can freeze (the answer will surprise you!), how to do it properly, and avoid freezer burn.
Duration:00:01:36
The Pantry Power-Up: Storing dry goods, bread, and vegetables for maximum lifespan.
Duration:00:01:43
Chapter 5: The "Use-It-Up" Cooking Philosophy
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The "Eat Me First" Box: A simple trick to revolutionise your fridge.
Duration:00:01:07
The Anatomy of a "Whatever's Left" Meal: Formulas for creating delicious soups, stir-fries, frittatas, and curries from leftovers.
Duration:00:02:35
Batch Cooking and "Cooking for Two": Strategies for cooking once and eating multiple times.
Duration:00:02:17
Part 3: From Scrap to Superstars
Duration:00:00:03
Chapter 6: The Root-to-Stem Revolution
Duration:00:00:04
Don't Throw That Away! Creative uses for broccoli stalks, cauliflower leaves, potato peels, and carrot tops.
Duration:00:01:48
Kitchen Alchemy: Making stocks, broths, and flavour bombs from vegetable scraps.
Duration:00:01:14
The Windowsill Garden: Regrowing vegetables like spring onions, lettuce, and celery from their ends.
Duration:00:01:21
Chapter 7: The Leftover Makeover
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Stale Bread's Second Act: Croutons, breadcrumbs, panzanella, and bread pudding.
Duration:00:01:32
Reviving Wilted Greens: Simple tricks to bring sad-looking salads and herbs back to life.
Duration:00:01:07
Recipes for the Commonly Wasted: Delicious ideas for using up leftover rice, cooked pasta, sour milk, and fruit on the turn.
Duration:00:02:21
The £5 Leftover Challenge
Duration:00:01:11
Chapter 8: The Preservation Powerhouse
Duration:00:00:04
Quick Pickling: Capturing Crunch in a Jar
Duration:00:01:29
Fermenting for Beginners: The Magic of Good Bacteria
Duration:00:01:19
Jams and Compotes: Bottling Sunshine
Duration:00:01:18
Part 4: Beyond Your Kitchen
Duration:00:00:03
Chapter 9: The Final Frontier: Composting
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Turning Waste into Black Gold: A beginner's guide to different composting methods.
Duration:00:02:14
What to Compost and What to Avoid: The dos and don'ts for a healthy compost pile.
Duration:00:01:23
Chapter 10: Spreading the Word
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Sharing is Caring: Using food-sharing apps and community fridges.
Duration:00:00:57
Inspiring Change: How to encourage friends, family, and your local community to join the fight against food waste.
Duration:00:01:18
Conclusion: Your Food Waste Hero Certificate
Duration:00:00:04
It's a Journey, Not a Destination: Celebrating progress over perfection.
Duration:00:00:50
A Recap of Your New Superpowers: Reviewing the key skills and habits learned.
Duration:00:00:50
The Ripple Effect: A final, inspiring message on your small changes contribute to a massive positive impact.
Duration:00:00:55
Appendices
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A-Z Food Storage Guide
Duration:00:01:29
Seasonal Produce Guide (UK)
Duration:00:00:49
Troubleshooting: Common Hurdles
Duration:00:02:36
Useful Resources
Duration:00:00:43