{"id":15368,"date":"2021-09-10T01:43:28","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T01:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=15368"},"modified":"2021-09-10T03:47:47","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T03:47:47","slug":"how-to-make-zero-waste-in-your-kitchen-easy-ways-according-to-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/how-to-make-zero-waste-in-your-kitchen-easy-ways-according-to-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Zero-Waste In Your Kitchen? Easy Ways According to Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reduce, reuse, recycle: These expert tips will help you find new ways to cut waste in the kitchen.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Regrow Veggies\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Strange but true: Scallions will regrow from their white ends. Just put them in a glass of water and let them get some sunlight. You can snip the green ends every few days for practically endless seasoning.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/01-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-grow-scallions.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15369\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/01-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-grow-scallions.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Say \u201cCheese\u201d to Milk.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It can be hard to finish a whole gallon of milk before it expires, but don\u2019t wait for it to curdle. Instead, set some aside and make cottage cheese.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/02-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-make-cottage-cheese.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15370\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-make-cottage-cheese.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Reuse Your Daily Grind.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Used coffee grounds can keep ants away. Plus, they can get rid of odors, stimulate your potted plants, and more, making them worth holding onto.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/03-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-use-coffee-grinds.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15371\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/03-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-use-coffee-grinds.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Put Peels Out for Pests.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Orange peels can actually be put to good use, especially if it\u2019s summer. Insects like mosquitoes and ants will stay away if you grind them up, and they can get rid of musty smells.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/04-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-orange-peels.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15372\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/04-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-orange-peels.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Give Stale Snacks Some Bite.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>There\u2019s no need to toss old chips. Stale snacks can be crisped up in the microwave\u2014just put them on a microwave-safe plate and nuke on full power for 10 seconds.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/06-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-chips.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15387\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/06-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-chips.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Cool Down with an Ice \u201cPop\u201d.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Flat soda isn\u2019t so great to drink but it can make for a tasty treat with a little patience. Pour some in an ice cube tray, stick toothpicks in each space, and enjoy your treats after they freeze.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/08-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-soda.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15388\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/08-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-soda.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Liquor? Now, Thicker.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>You can kick up the quality of vodka with a simple water filter. It won\u2019t completely transform what you have in the cabinet, but filtering can make less expensive brands taste better.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Banish Sponge Bacteria.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Your old sponge might look like it belongs in the trash, but two minutes in the microwave will kill more than 99% of the germs on it, making it good as new. Be sure to get it wet first.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/12-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-sponge-dishes.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15389\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/12-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-sponge-dishes.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Get the Most Out of a Lemon\n\n\n\n</h2><p>When a recipe calls for a few drops of lemon, don\u2019t slice the lemon and squeeze. Simply puncture the rind with a toothpick and gently squeeze out the small amount of juice you need. Then cover the hole with a piece of tape and store the lemon in the fridge for later use. Waste not, want not!\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/14-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-lemon.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15390\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-lemon.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Oiled Eggs\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Prolong the life of fresh eggs by dipping a paper towel into vegetable oil and rubbing the shells before storing the eggs in the fridge. The oil will keep the eggs fresh for an additional three to four weeks.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/15-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-eggs.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15391\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/15-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-eggs.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>A Surplus of Spuds?\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you find you\u2019ve peeled too many potatoes for a potato salad or casserole, don\u2019t toss the uncooked extras. Put them in a bowl, cover with cold water, and add a few drops of vinegar. Now they will keep in the fridge for three to four days.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/16-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-peeled-potatoes.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15392\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/16-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-peeled-potatoes.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Brown-Bag Your Lettuce\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Lettuce will keep longer if you transfer it from a plastic bag to a roomier paper bag before storing it in the refrigerator. Lettuce likes a little air, but don\u2019t think that calls for removing the limp and discolored outermost leaves; they may not be pretty, but these leaves help keep the inner leaves crisper.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/17-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-lettuce.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15393\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/17-steps-to-zero-waste-kitchen-lettuce.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Reduce, reuse, recycle: These expert tips will help you find new ways to cut waste in the kitchen. Regrow Veggies Strange but true: Scallions will regrow from their white ends. 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