According to a 2018 study from the University of Vermont, folks in the U.S. wasted nearly 150,000 tons of food per day between 2007 and 2014. That's approximately one pound per person and about 30% of the average daily calories per every American. Although the stats are astonishing, there are things you can do in your kitchen to help minimize food waste. Here are 11 simple steps you can follow.