Angela Dahlstrom

I will share information about saving food and the actions that I am taking on social media.

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

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

I will watch 1 videos or documentaries to learn about the scope and scale of food waste in this country.

I will observe how much my family members eat and learn how many portions will match our life stages and appetites.

I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on the date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.

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 explore different meal plan techniques and choose one that works for my household.

I will resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.