10 Ways to Save Food (and Money!)

What's in your trash? A few moldy apples, half a can of spoiled tomato paste, limp veggies, Saturday's leftovers? That might not seem like much, but it adds up: The average household creates about 1.28 pounds of daily waste, equal to 14 percent of the family's food purchases. It's bad enough that discarded items take up space in landfills. But rotting food also releases methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. The good news: We can reduce food waste. Here, learn how to shop and eat a little smarter.

More from Martha Stewart:
Favorite One-Pot Meals for the Family
54 Savory and Sweet Apple Recipes
Simple and Satisfying Soup Recipes
38 Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes to Try