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I carefully pack away leftovers I will absolutely throw out in four days without touching
Saving leftovers satisfies a dual psychological need: avoiding waste guilt and preserving optionality. The decision to eat them is deferred indefinitely. By the time the leftovers expire, the decision is made for you — which is often the unconscious goal all along.
Have you ever done this?
Be honest — have you ever done this?
Related fact
The USDA estimates that 30–40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted — most of it at the consumer level.