Food waste is a reality for many of us. It would probably scare us how much food we throw away a year! Thankfully, we can be more aware of our waste and do better to minimize it.

Check out these food hacks that will help you reduce your waste!

Many of these are super simple, and you can get started on them today!

1. Turn your potato trimmings into chips

Many recipes call for peeled potatoes. The cool part is that the peels are edible with just a little bit of prep! After following this recipe, you can have your own tasty potato chips!

2. Turning water to wine…and then to vinegar

Sometimes it’s challenging to finish off that bottle of wine, so you throw it in the fridge…and never finish it at all. You can turn your old wine into vinegar! Red wine vinegar can be used for a ton of recipes. Using your own “live vinegar” and following this recipe is sure to help you reduce waste.

3. A citrus scent

You can easily turn your old orange peels into fancy little candles that can spice up any party or bath. With just some oil and oranges, you can do it yourself.

4. Candied orange peels to die for

Candied orange peels are basically the gummy bears of the last century. People have been candying fruit peels for a long time, and they are delicious! Try this out the next time you have some peels.

5. Lemon powder seasoning

You can dry and grind your old lemon rinds to create a hyper-useful season you can use with almost every meal. Try it yourself here.

6. Veggie broth

You can make a veggie stock that is leagues better than anything you buy in a store with your unused veggies. Just freeze them until you are ready and then watch this how-to video.

7. Flavor infused vodka

If you have any herbs or berries that are about to go bad, you can put them into clear alcohol like (vodka works well) to have your very own flavored mixer! Try this guide!

8. Beet dye

You can dye your own clothes for a home project using different foods! Beets were a traditional food used for red dye that you can do yourself at home. Try this guide.

9. Bread to croutons

If you have never made your own croutons, you are really missing out. They are little crunchy flavor bombs for any salad or soup that could use some texture. All you need is some stale bread and seasoning. This guide shows you how.

10. Frozen fruits

You can always freeze your fruits and berries before they go bad and use them in shakes and smoothies later. They can also make a great snack! Try these tips to avoid freezer burn and keep them longer.

11. Pickle EVERYTHING

It is super easy to pickle things. You can experiment and try out different combinations and ingredients easily as well! Check out these pickling tips for suggestions.

12. Apple Bourbon

Bourbon is almost as sacred as apple pie. What if you could have both? This apple-flavored bourbon is incredible. Try it here.

Using all these tips, you can reduce your food waste and get some use from your scraps!

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Source: Buzzfeed