5 Handy Long-Term Food Storage Tips You Didn’t Know About
July 07, 2025 | Source: Imagine5 | by Cecily Layzell
One of the most startling facts about climate change is how much of it is caused by food that never even got eaten. A massive eight per cent of the pollution that drives climate change is caused by food waste. Fixing this means changes to the way we grow, cook and eat, but also the way we store food long term.
If you want do do better for the planet, save money and spend less time going back and forth to the grocery store for supplies, here are five easy food storage tips you may not have thought of, to help you keep food fresh for longer.
1. Store grains with bay leaves
Adding a bay leaf to your rice or grain containers can help repel insects naturally, providing an extra layer of protection against pests and making sure your produce lasts longer.