For this reason, you should always put a coin in your freezer

The Environmental and Financial Impact of Food Spoilage

Food spoilage, aside from a health issue, means economic and environmental implications. This implies wasting the resources used to produce food-food such as water, energy, and labor. Power outages and food spoilage also mean great economic losses, particularly to families or individuals who bulk-purchase frozen goods.

The coin-in-the-freezer trick guides you in making wise choices about what to retain and what to throw away. You will be aware of the frozen foods’ condition, thereby avoiding unnecessary waste and saving money by retrieving consumable items.