Ben K

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

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

I will follow 2 bloggers and influencers to get continuous tips and reminders that I can add to my lifestyle to waste less food.

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 create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 1.

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 1.

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

I will rescue limp produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking them in cold water or using them in recipes where appearance doesn't matter.

I will learn about what food is still safe to eat if portions have gone bad and make sure to utilize the edible portions if I can.