H Anderson

I will involve my 2 children in meal planning, prepping and cooking activities.

I will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.

I will talk to 5 family members or friends about my experience with this challenge, food waste, and what I have learned.

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 5.

I will track the food that my household of 5 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

I will watch 2 videos or documentaries to learn about the scope and scale of food waste in this country.

I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.