Sean Bjork

I will learn about the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.

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

I will freeze leftover food items or meals for later. The freezer is my food-waste-reduction friend!

I will try a recipe that utilizes parts of an animal that are typically wasted (skin, bones, organs, etc.).

I will download and use an app that helps me track and manage my food.

I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.

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 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 track the food that my household of 2 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.