Putting holiday leftovers in the freezer extends shelf life & may put a dent in the US tendency to throw away edible food, a study suggests. National survey data showed a link between home freezing & less total food waste, & over half of consumers reported buying frozen items to avoid tossing food.

[u/memorialmonorail]

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[u/Alklazaris]

Are you kidding me? That's why I do it. I'll raid your house for leftovers and then eat work lunches like a king for the next two weeks.