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Milieu Centraal: shopping for what you need

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A person handling fresh vegetables beside a paper grocery bag
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Milieu Centraal explains how targeted shopping can prevent surplus food at home.

Check your supplies first

Look at what you have and match your list to upcoming meals. Choose a bulk offer only when you can use it in time.

Buy fresh food closer to use

Buy fresh ingredients closer to when you need them. Transport chilled groceries in a cool bag and put them away immediately at home. The original Dutch page explains the advice in more detail.