Earth Day 2024: 10 Tips To Reduce Kitchen Waste!

As our country is moving towards more vegan and plant-based foods, it's time to reduce kitchen waste and plan smart menus. This Earth Day Chef Vaibhav Bhargava shares sustainable “tips to reduce kitchen waste!” 

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1) Avoid food waste. Make smart food menus. Portion size is important.

2) Meat bones can be used to make meat broth and stock. 

3) Use onion peels to make delicious homemade vegetable stock. Don't throw them away! 

4) Don't throw away broccoli and cauliflower stems. Use them to make vegetable stock. It has tons of nutritional value. 

5) Use leftover fruits to make smoothies! It's a great breakfast option. 

6) Bread leftover can be used as croutons in soups and salads. 

7) Apple peels can be used for hot tea. It can be a great taste enhancer. 

8) Use cucumber and tomato peels on the face before bath time. Happy skin! 

9) Kitchen waste like sour milk and banana peels can be a great fertilizer for your garden. 

10) There are multiple ways to use the whole ingredient while cooking. From root to greens, all of it can be used. 

11) Reduce carbon footprint by making plant-centric dishes. It is cost-effective too. 

12) Use leftovers in soups salads and even sandwiches.

13) Plan low-carbon waste menus. Use a single ingredient for multiple dishes. 

14) Make a compost bin for your home garden with vegetable and fruit scraps and other organic waste.