9 Ways to Save Money and Not Waste Food

2) Keep Track of Stock

If you’re the type of person who’s prone to freezing leftovers, that’s a great start. The problem is, most people forget what they’ve stored away in the freezer. Then you go grocery shopping and buy more frozen goods, only to find there’s no room for them when you get home. This leads to throwing out frozen leftovers to make room for new items. To avoid wasting your frozen leftovers, place a label on the container. Write what the meal is and the date you froze it. Then make a list of what you have prepared in frozen meals and place it on the outside of your refrigerator. Generally, frozen meals can last at least 6 months. That is, unless they become freezer burned. So, be sure to use containers and food wraps that are designed to be freezer safe.