tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post8910260622338362330..comments2023-11-05T09:33:58.583+00:00Comments on Nuts in May: Unforgivable WastefulnessMaggie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-84026069355555421852013-01-16T05:40:13.614+00:002013-01-16T05:40:13.614+00:00Always gambling! unless it is milk.Always gambling! unless it is milk.Coeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363867762083195400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-18345718190204471632013-01-14T23:11:18.176+00:002013-01-14T23:11:18.176+00:00Depending on what it is, I'll ignore the best ...Depending on what it is, I'll ignore the best before date and go by my own taste buds instead. That having been said, I find a ridiculous amount of waste when I'm at Frank's place. Overbuying, disinterest in leftovers and food getting shoved in the back of the fridge left undiscovered before it's too late. I don't know if it's a guy thing (it he and his two sons) or what but I find it difficult to accept. Once it's just the two of us under the same roof as we're hoping for this spring, he's promised to relinquish food storage and organization to me. It should be easier for just two. Food wastage bothers me deeply. And yet, if we could feed the hungry instead of overfeeding ourselves, it would be easier for most of us to comply with better habits.. but it just doesn't work that way.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-74833282514128304002013-01-14T22:47:54.558+00:002013-01-14T22:47:54.558+00:00This certainly hit home with me--I get upset somet...This certainly hit home with me--I get upset sometimes by how much food we waste. The only good thing is that produce, at least, goes into the compost bin, so I do make some use of that waste. I try to watch what I buy and to use up leftovers, but even so, I always manage to throw out something. I think some of the problem is in regulations (I don't pay attention to sell by dates for eggs!) and how long it takes to get something from the source to the store. I know lettuce and bananas certainly don't stay fresh as long as they used to.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-16523457595301664372013-01-13T01:50:05.092+00:002013-01-13T01:50:05.092+00:00Now that it's me, I am much more careful when ...Now that it's me, I am much more careful when I buy groceries! Shopping at stores like Costco are no longer practical - while prices may be better, unless I'm going in with someone on a purchase, it would get wasted by time I consumed it all! I try to be careful about expiration dates but I think things are probably good beyond the date shown. Same with medications!!RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-55606012987119009082013-01-12T21:39:32.133+00:002013-01-12T21:39:32.133+00:00Growing up we had very little waste, but then we d...Growing up we had very little waste, but then we did live on a smallholding with chickens! Bringing my son up on a very tight income meant food waste just couldn't happen and even now I still waste very little... I only just over half fill my little council food waste bin, but I still feel that is too much waste and am planning on trying ot improve it this yearFeltByRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259936213524678492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-153050097610577962013-01-12T19:33:11.521+00:002013-01-12T19:33:11.521+00:00Sadly I am one of the worst offenders as I am not ...Sadly I am one of the worst offenders as I am not good at eating leftovers. Thankfully my husband is and he takes them to work. Shame on me. I do try and shop little and often at the store at the end of the road which means I throw out very little as it doesn't go bad. Interesting about the sell by dates though...my mother always says meat tastes better after few days in the fridge.About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-50584600353703661102013-01-12T17:14:02.286+00:002013-01-12T17:14:02.286+00:00the greatest sadness for me is that even with all ...the greatest sadness for me is that even with all this waste...there are those that go hungry still in our world...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-45308182708365499682013-01-12T16:10:10.055+00:002013-01-12T16:10:10.055+00:00In my little life I throw away so very little. If ...In my little life I throw away so very little. If I am not going to eat leftovers within a day I put it into the freezer for another time and use it in soups or another meal. I am not a wasteful person, sometimes having been teased about my being unable to throw out something. It upsets me to see people throw out food when so many people do not have enough to eat. CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466038341689494316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-28147658875750666242013-01-12T14:21:14.355+00:002013-01-12T14:21:14.355+00:00Living by myself, it's easy to be left with ex...Living by myself, it's easy to be left with extra food, although I try not to buy too much. But anything that doesn't get consumed goes into my "green bin" and gets picked up once a week, and composted. I don't worry too much about the "best by" dates, and I haven't died yet!Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-88452747590793136912013-01-12T08:33:12.514+00:002013-01-12T08:33:12.514+00:00Quite agree, Maggie. The wastefulness on food and...Quite agree, Maggie. The wastefulness on food and everything else is amazing. I have always thought so and it really gets up my gander to see any perfectly good food binned when so many people are starving. It just does not make sense on a large scale or a small scale. Health and Safety has to be blamed largely - common sense which we displayed prior to it, is not longer allowed. Just think of all the other needless waste thrown out as well - all the unnecessary packaging - all precious oil based. Maggie, don't get me started or this will turn into a rant!! LOL xxEddie Bluelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069024660422117718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-84525857698876339342013-01-11T20:13:16.044+00:002013-01-11T20:13:16.044+00:00About the 'best by' dates - depends on the...About the 'best by' dates - depends on the product, but I do often use foods past those dates. I also compost (and I hear you about the 'heavy' aspect - I've moved to an open pit rather than a barrel. No close neighboours.)<br />Luckily I have a husband who hates waste so much he will eat almost any leftover.<br />Where I fail is checking the dates on stored products in the cupboards and freezer. I keep a fairly comprehensive larder since we live half an hour's drive from our shopping town. But I will leave unopened staples too long to be given to a Food Bank if we are not going to use them. Makes me very angry with myself.<br />yes, food waste is an indulgence we should stop.<br />MARY Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178370815712313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-69398835903000139702013-01-11T16:36:26.589+00:002013-01-11T16:36:26.589+00:00I did read a report that said shoppers wouldn'...I did read a report that said shoppers wouldn't buy odd-shaped fruit or veg so tons go to waste. Which shoppers are so picky? As long as it's fresh, I don't care what shape things are!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-59425080447172652392013-01-11T06:45:13.002+00:002013-01-11T06:45:13.002+00:00The Swedes go overboard about the sell by dates, b...The Swedes go overboard about the sell by dates, but packaging is so good these days that we can use food long after the dates. It's easy to smell if milk or yoghurt has gone off, for example. <br /><br />They are working very hard in schools these days to reduce the amount of food thrown away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-52082656834965752252013-01-11T06:16:34.370+00:002013-01-11T06:16:34.370+00:00Maggie I was also reading about this dreadful wast...Maggie I was also reading about this dreadful waste and it's appalling. As you will already know from my blog, there is little or no waste in our house (or our village). Everything is used and anything left over feeds street dogs and cats, and other farm animals. We buy what we actually need, when we need it, mostly fresh. If I make a casserole or soup, then some of it gets frozen for future use. I think most people could try a bit harder to avoid wasting food.Ayakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903896106779269050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-28386240310560924872013-01-11T00:32:39.469+00:002013-01-11T00:32:39.469+00:00I sometimes realize I've let something mold, b...I sometimes realize I've let something mold, but I'm trying to be a little more attentive. I largely ignore sell-by dates. I can tell if something has gone bad or not. I also have a compost bin and sometimes throw stale bread to the squirrels and birds.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-36706383951432550242013-01-10T17:27:09.955+00:002013-01-10T17:27:09.955+00:00I think that your statement, "...for us all t...I think that your statement, "...for us all to be a bit more careful about how much we buy" is spot on.<br />It starts with one person doing the right thing. We can't solve these problems if we don't all pitch in and do something about them. One person at a time, one step at a time.... we can do this.<br />Thank you for a wonderful blog about something that is incredibly important to all of us.<br />Love you, Maggie....<br />Hugs,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-47396699920587552542013-01-10T15:43:52.415+00:002013-01-10T15:43:52.415+00:00You can't even imagine the waste in the USA. I...You can't even imagine the waste in the USA. In general, we eat at home and I am Queen of the leftovers - so much so that when I cook a whole meal, I always put the leftovers out too and if a particular child doesn't want the "meal" they can have something else. Keeps everyone happy.<br />It's restaurants that are the biggest culprit here. The portions are enormous and yes, you can usually have them "boxed" to take home, it's not always convenient to do that. Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-31773285867511275462013-01-10T15:27:20.370+00:002013-01-10T15:27:20.370+00:00Since I live by myself, I shop carefully and cook ...Since I live by myself, I shop carefully and cook just enough food. I eat leftovers and if there is just a little food left, the dog gets it. I very rarely throw food away and find it very wasteful. I don't worry much about the sell by date but just have a taste of the food to see if it is still good. Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-77992238121615289172013-01-10T14:03:17.035+00:002013-01-10T14:03:17.035+00:00I try to freeze close dates....after working in Gr...I try to freeze close dates....after working in Grocery stores I know those date can be stretched ! I hope to live a more useful life and waste less its a common problem here in US. Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-78242611266910032242013-01-10T13:36:11.272+00:002013-01-10T13:36:11.272+00:00I have gambled....and I have a compost bin. I als...I have gambled....and I have a compost bin. I also turn leftovers into soups or for lunches the next day. <br />It can definitely get out of hand if one is not careful.<br />Hugs<br />SUeAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-18910966332006655312013-01-10T13:20:28.273+00:002013-01-10T13:20:28.273+00:00We have started eating left overs first so we don&...We have started eating left overs first so we don't throw away near as much as we used to. We did this because Hubby retired. We never threw away food when both our boys were still home and Hubby was working because they ate like horses. Now I only have Hubby and my skinny son to feed and we usually have left overs. What doesn't get eaten, and that isn't much since we began eating the left overs first, gets fed to our dogs.Leave It To Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510401202733633537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-78104104737036871642013-01-10T13:18:24.748+00:002013-01-10T13:18:24.748+00:00I don't usually get all that hyper over the &q...I don't usually get all that hyper over the "sell by" dates -it depends on the product involved there for me. However, our biggest problem here comes about when there are leftovers -or items the kids wouldn't eat but had on their plates. Depending on what is left on their plates, sometimes the dog gets a little treat, provided it's something that's okay for him to have. But leftovers in the fridge -all too often they are just there, taking up space and don't get used after all and end up being pitched out then because they started to grow a new life form -like a fur coat of mold.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.com