{"id":9,"date":"2023-11-02T22:24:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T22:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:57:52","slug":"food-storage-and-organization","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/food-storage-and-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"uds-hero-md alignfull has-btn-row \"><div class=\"hero-overlay\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/Food-Storage-Unsplash.jpg\" class=\"hero\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/Food-Storage-Unsplash.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/Food-Storage-Unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/Food-Storage-Unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/Food-Storage-Unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/Food-Storage-Unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"highlight-gold\">Food storage and organization<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Taking inventory is easier when you\u2019re organized!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"unityblocks-anchor-menu\" class=\"wp-block-unityblocks-anchor-menu alignfull\" data-items=\"[{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Listen&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;listen&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Look&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;look&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Learn&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;learn&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Take action&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;action&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Resources&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;resources&quot;}]\" data-firstelementid=\"\" data-focusfirstfocusableelement=\"false\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"uds-section alignfull allowed-after-hero bg-color \" style=\"background-color: ;\" style=\"\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"listen\"><span class=\"highlight-gold\">Take a listen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s start out with our third podcast, where we\u2019ll discuss why proper food storage is an important tool for reducing food waste:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embed Player\" width=\"100%\" height=\"188px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.acast.com\/5c76c3b2329b27024e93406a\/5cc882c23a6e0aa44aacfc8d\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"look\"><span class=\"highlight-gold\">Take a look<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out these videos and learn about food storage to reduce food waste!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Proper Way to Store Food in Your Fridge - CHOW Tip\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/loEAZpB24Tc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn\">View infographics<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/11\/Food-storage-infographic-719x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Food storage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-uds-sm\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-asu-maroon-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/11\/Food-storage-infographic.jpg\">View infographic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/11\/Where-should-you-store-what-852x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Food storage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-uds-sm\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-asu-maroon-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/11\/Where-should-you-store-what.jpg\">View infographic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/11\/Most-Wasted.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What do we waste?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-uds-sm\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-asu-maroon-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/waste-watchers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/11\/Most-Wasted.png\">View infographic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"uds-section alignfull allowed-after-hero bg-color bg-gray-1 \" style=\"\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"action\"><span class=\"highlight-gold\">Take action<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How you store your food can have a big impact on how quickly it goes bad, so protect it from the causes of spoilage with proper storage. As a bonus, organization can help you keep better track of what you have on hand and what needs to be used up quickly, making it easier to follow strategies for recipes and shopping! Keeping your food properly stored and organized may seem challenging, but if you make a habit of following our tips, you\u2019ll be rewarded with longer lasting and easier to find foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-uds-steplist-maroon\">\n<li>Invest in and use high quality storage containers for a variety of food types and quantities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep inventory of what food you have and use the first-in first out method to rotate stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your freezer generously, but ensure it\u2019s at 0 degrees Fahrenheit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designate some spots for staples in your pantry and fridge to keep it consistent and place items in the proper part of the fridge \u2013 milk and dairy in the back veggies and fruits in the crisper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Properly wrap foods before freezing them and label with what they are and the date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect against air, light, pets, temperature, and bacteria \u2013 common causes of spoilage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method: stock new purchases in the back so you use older ones first to keep your food stock rotating<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"uds-section alignfull allowed-after-hero bg topo-black \" style=\"\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ab41a653 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-8);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-6);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-6)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c0d50192 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More specific food storage tips can help ensure your food lasts as long as possible. Try these storage methods for the following foods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-4);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-4)\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6a3a4ba8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-6);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-6)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must-have tools:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-uds-steplist-gold\">\n<li>Store dried herbs, spices, flour, and nuts in the freezer to keep them fresh longer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save money by buying fruits and veggies on sale, but freeze them in airtight containers with as little oxygen as possible to keep them from spoiling, then use them in soups and smoothies later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrap meat packages in foil to provide protection from freezer burn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label everything that goes into your freezer to avoid the mystery frozen foods later!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"uds-section alignfull allowed-after-hero bg-color \" style=\"background-color: ;\" style=\"\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources\"><span class=\"highlight-gold\">Helpful resources<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some additional resources can be found at the following websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-uds-steplist-gold\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/food.unl.edu\/food-storage-chart-cupboardpantry-refrigerator-and-freezer\">Where to store food and how long it will last there<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extensionpublications.unl.edu\/assets\/pdf\/ec446.pdf\">How food spoils, and more storage recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodsafety.gov\/keep\/foodkeeperapp\/index.html\">FoodKeeper App provides storage recommendations for many different foods<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savethefood.com\/food-storage\">Storage recommendations for specific foods based on simple categories<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - 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