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Diana Briscoe is the executive chef at Gracias Madre in. West Hollywood, California.

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Diana Briscoe is the executive chef at Gracias Madre in.

West Hollywood, California.

Max La Manna is a low-waste chef and cookbook author that focuses on eco-conscious culinary practices.

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What is the first in, first out technique?

This is how I organize my fridge and food operations at home and at work.

Diana Briscoe, executive chef atGracias Madre, relies on the practice, too.

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[FIFO] is one of the most useful and important methods in the industry, she says.

Along with the organizational power, this simple hack forces consumers and chefs to pay extra attention to ingredients.

La Manna notes that FIFO helps you remember to look at expiration dates.

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Diana Briscoe is the executive chef at Gracias Madre in. West Hollywood, California.

Understanding these dates will help you employ FIFO in your own fridgeand to better plan your next meal.

Food waste is a massive problem, says La Manna.

Here are a handful of other measures you might take mindfully reduce your food waste.

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5 more ways to reduce your food waste, according to experts

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I like to introduce a weekly fridge-raid, says La Manna.

Plan your meals

A little bit of planning goes a very long way.

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Try not to overbuy, as this can lead to fresh produce spoiling.

Buy fresh

Favor fresh ingredients and products without endless ingredient lists.

Dont be afraid to freeze

Embrace the preserving power of your freezer.

The freezer is an amazing place to store leftovers and some fresher ingredients, says La Manna.

Donate unwanted food

Before you trash that food, consider going the donation route.

Go online and search for local charities near you, says La Manna.

With the cold months ahead, Ill be donating and volunteering at local charities to help those in need.

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