Eat What you Buy

Use up leftovers and the ingredients you have before buying more. You'll waste less, save more and may even find a new favorite dish.

Tips to eat what you buy

• Move food that's likely to spoil soon to the front of the shelf or a designated "eat this first" area each week.
• Learn the difference between "sell-by", "use-by" and expiration dates. You can rely on your own sight and smell over food dates in most cases.
• Make casseroles, frittatas, soups and smoothies from leftovers and extra ingredients.
• Create a list each week of foods that may spoil soon and plan upcoming meals around them.

Other resources

• Keep track of what is in your cupboard and freezer with this free Cozi Lists app
• Email to request a free "Eat This First" decal
• Ideas for leftovers from Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Food Heroes
• A-Z healthy recipes by ingredient by OSU Extension Food Heroes
• Why food waste matters
• SMART strategy - Prevent wasted food at home
• More resources

Take the Challenge

Contact Us 

Phone 503-526-2665 or email Recyclingmail@BeavertonOregon.gov