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Some waste pullout systems even integrate a special bin with a securely sealing lid specifically to hold compost, so you don’t have to change it with excessive frequency just to keep odors in check. Keep in mind how quickly it will fill; you’ll want to plan ahead so that organic waste isn’t left sitting exposed to air for too long.
Here’s another smart take on this idea: a pullout chopping block (in place of a typical drawer) positioned above a waste pullout, with a simple hole to allow for trimmings to be swept directly into the bin. A great option for small kitchens, as the whole chopping station can be closed away when not in use, and the main counter can still be used for other things.
Ease of use. If you cook often, one of the trickiest and yet most common tasks is sweeping away the remnants from chopping. You can carefully carry a chopping board to the bin, or you can bring the bin to the chopping board. Locating your garbage or compost pullout below a chopping zone means you can sweep waste directly into the bin with ease.
In fact, it’s quite common for a pullout drawer to be faced out with multiple false fronts to help it blend more seamlessly into a cabinet scheme. Here, the three-drawer front on the pullout copies the look of the nearby drawers so the look of the Shaker fronts isn’t interrupted by a single massive drawer. Nobody would guess what was inside.
5. Prep veggies and store with care. There’s a bit of a catch-22 here. You’re more likely to eat fresh veggies when they’ve already been washed and prepped — but this also makes them prone to spoil faster. Take care to buy only as much produce as you are realistically able to eat in a week, and handle it gently if you choose to prep in advance. Washed and dried lettuces can be stored wrapped in a clean tea towel or paper towel and tucked inside a zip-top bag. Cut veggies hold up well in airtight food storage containers kept in the fridge.
4. As a general rule, store fruit where you can see it. Out of sight, out of mind certainly pertains to fruit! Keep most of your fresh fruit out on the counter where you and your family will be reminded to grab it for snacks and desserts. However, there are a few times you should put fruit in the fridge: when it’s getting too ripe and you want to slow the process, and when you’re going away for a few nights.Zero-waste tip: Freeze your surplus produce, chicken stock, and big-batch dinners to help it last much longer. Freeze berries and sliced fruit on a baking sheet, and then transfer to a freezer bag to store. Fresh veggies can be quickly blanched before freezing.
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