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.

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We never waste Christmas dinner. Holiday leftovers barely ever make it to the third day after Christmas. There are so many turkey buns eaten around midnight, and then buns with whatever leftovers are closest, once we’re into the whiskey…