Leo Otte

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 the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.

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.

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

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

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 4.

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