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Summer Savings? Start with Food Saving!
Although the exam period is far from over, and high school finals are in full swing, you're probably deep into last-minute summer planning. You can still snag well-paying student jobs for the coming weeks, but make sure to include summer savings in your plans. Start with food saving! We’ve gathered our favorite food-saving tips from recent times for you.
Food Saving for Summer Savings. Why?
According to 2022 data, an average Hungarian wastes tens of thousands of forints worth of food each year. It might not seem like much when looking at a whole year, but it's still a substantial amount and a preventable form of waste, especially as food prices continue to rise.
With a little thought and attention, you can quickly prevent this issue and save enough for a night's accommodation or a holiday dinner. Don’t rely solely on tax exemptions for students: keep that hard-earned money in your pocket!
Start Your Summer Savings at the Grocery List!
It might sound simple, but it bears repeating: plan your shopping! If only the groceries needed for the week’s menu end up in your cart, there’s less chance something will end up in the trash. Summer savings start before you even spend money, and these tips can help you make the right choices:
- Plan your menu in advance! Write down recipes and head to the store prepared.
- Don’t shop on an empty stomach! Shopping while hungry leads to buying things you don't need, wasting not only food but also your summer savings.
Summer Savings? Break Out the Ice Cube Tray!
Do you follow sustainability-related pages on Instagram? Alongside your favorite influencers and Y Diák’s page, it's worth following these as well because you can pick up many easy and practical tips that can become lifesavers for summer savings. We found this great ice cube tray tip on Munch’s Instagram page. If you’ve made a bit too much pasta sauce, portion it into an ice cube tray and pop it in the freezer! Then, you can always thaw just the right amount for a serving of pasta. How’s that for a pro summer saving tip?
Order Is the Soul of Everything
Did you know that improper storage can also cause some foods to spoil faster? Prevent this problem! With a little research, you can find plenty of articles and YouTube videos on the subject. For example, it’s definitely worth avoiding overstuffed refrigerators and leaving food packages open, as well as piling items on top of each other. A little attention and regular cleaning ensure that everything is consumed within its shelf life. Not so complicated, right?
