Time and Money saving ideas for your Fridge

Here’s how…

According to research*, Australians waste up to 20% of food they purchase. For the average household, this represents over $1000 in waste per year! Given that 33% of this waste is fresh food, organising your fridge can significantly help. It takes very little time to put in place a better fridge system to help you take better control of your fresh produce. Run a family experiment and see how much you can save in a year!

Fridge do’s and don’ts to reduce waste and also to reduce the chances of cross contamination:

Do

Store vegetables in a separate section to meat
Store raw food separate from cooked food
Put like items together, preferably in a labeled caddy
Choose strong, non-toxic food storage containers that are clean and in good condition, with a tight fitting lid
Only use your food containers for food, don’t use them for example for storing money

Don’t

Store food in open cans
Consume food if you are unsure about its use by date
Consume food if you are unsure about its use by date
Allow meat juices to drip onto other foods
Consume perishable food that has been out of the fridge for over 4 hours

How to improve your Fridge Organisation

Here are some top tips for keeping your fridge better organised.

Keep like items together
Fruit, vegetables, meat, cold cuts, drinks, dairy, condiments, and leftovers – group them and give them a dedicated space with a caddy like Marie fridge baskets or Howards Amalie organisers that are available in two sizes.

Prioritise your Zones!
High use items deserve the most accessible zone. Likewise, items you use little can take the least accessible space. This is a great time saver.

Choose Quality Containers
for your left overs like Howards NEW VacSeal containers that come in many sizes and vacuum seal with one touch. HOT TIP: Vacuum containers reduce marinating time for meats as they open up the fibres in the meat.

Keep fresh food fresh longer …
Have you heard of Howards Keep Fresh? It’s a clever cartridge that has been proven to extend the life of fruit & vegetables in the fridge for up to 6 weeks!

We hope you’re feeling inspired to get your fridge organised
You can view more of our fantastic fridge storage solutions both in-store and online. However, if you need more inspiration and guidance on reorganising your fridge, simply visit our friendly Howards staff in-store to discuss your needs. We’re happy to help!

*Source: Foodwise.com.au

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Here’s how…

Do

Don’t

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