Americans throw out roughly one-third of our food each year, but a massive amount of food also gets wasted at grocery stores — whether it’s slightly damaged or not purchased by its sell-by date.

Grocery stores like Kroger are offering “upcycled foods” to keep perfectly tasty items from ending up in landfills. These foods are often healthier and less expensive than more traditional options.

Nearly 40% of food in the United States is wasted, with half of that waste coming from residential homes. Grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday people all have an opportunity to bring this number down — and to save tons of money in the process.

No one likes throwing away food, but we all do it sometimes. Luckily, we can reduce the amount of food we trash by shopping smarter at the store and getting creative with our leftovers.