Zero-Waste Cooking Skills Checklist
Zero-Waste Cooking Skills Checklist
Smart Ingredient Use
Cooking Methods
Preservation & Storage
Waste Management
Use whole vegetables (stems, leaves, roots)
15 min
Plan meals to use all perishable ingredients
20 min
Create a “use-it-up” shelf in the fridge
10 min
Cook soups from food scraps
30 min
Use low-energy methods (pressure cooker, steamer)
5 min
Cook in bulk to reduce daily prep waste
40 min
Freeze leftovers in reusable containers
15 min
Label items with cook date and use-by
5 min
Ferment or pickle aging produce
20 min
Start a compost system for food scraps
30 min
Track what gets thrown out each week
5 min/week
Use coffee grounds & citrus for cleaning
10 min
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