Jacob Lish

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

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

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 5 meals.

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

I will store vegetable scraps or bones in my freezer and use them to make veggie stock or bone broth. I will make 1 batches.

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 set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

I will buy loose produce or food from the bulk section to get the exact quantity I need, instead of buying pre-packed quantities.

In addition to using up my edible food, I will separate and compost my food scraps using backyard composting, curbside pickup, or a drop-off program.