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I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 1 so we eat everything up.

I will try root-to-leaf recipes, which utilize all parts of the vegetable, such as beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems.

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

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 3 preservation techniques.

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

I will follow 1 bloggers and influencers to get continuous tips and reminders that I can add to my lifestyle to waste less food.

I will attend an event from the Save Food, Spend Less Challenge - Calendar of Events.

I will talk to 5 family members or friends about my experience with this challenge, food waste, and what I have learned.