Did you know that a staggering one-fifth of the world’s food goes to waste every year? That’s about one billion meals a day! Most of this wasted food ends up in landfills, releasing harmful greenhouse gases that accelerate climate change. The good news? You can make a real difference right in your own kitchen. Keep reading for smart tips and delicious recipe ideas that will help you cut down on food waste, save money and do your part for the planet.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the easy things you can do to waste less food and save money at the same time – counting down to the easiest tip of all.

32 ways to stop wasting food