Eat smart is about making the most of the food you already have, buying only what you need and reducing food waste. Much of the food we throw away is perfectly edible, and remember that date labels are not always the best indicator of quality.
Plan your weekly dinners and do your grocery shopping in one go. By shopping for around five dinners and using the leftovers in the last few days, you save both time and money, reduce food waste and gain better control of your budget.
Yesterday’s dinner leftovers can easily become today’s tasty lunch. Use food containers and save your leftovers. This gives you a practical and delicious lunch, saves both time and money, and helps reduce food waste.
Here you’ll find great tips on what you can make with what you already have in your fridge: Meal planner – Matvett
Keeping your fridge organized helps reduce food waste. Place items that are close to their expiration date at the front, and make sure your fridge is set to the correct temperature. The recommended temperature is between +2 and +4 °C.
Check food before throwing it away: look, smell and taste. Date labels are not always decisive, and food is often perfectly fine even after the date has passed.
Freeze bread and food you won’t be able to eat during the week, so it stays fresh and can be used later instead of being thrown away. Remember to label items you put in the freezer with both the contents and the date.
Different types of food affect the climate and environment in different ways, including through greenhouse gas emissions, land use and water consumption.
Here you’ll find an overview of the climate and environmental footprint of different foods, along with tips on how to eat more sustainably: Check which foods are best for the environment – Framtiden i våre hender
Updated 14.01.2026
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