Marin Watts

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 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 5.

I will track the food that my household of 5 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

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 store 2 meat item(s) properly to ensure that they don't go bad before I can eat them.

I will put carrots and celery in jars filled with water to keep them fresh, crisp, and easy to grab for up to a week. I will properly store 2 veggie snacks.

I will roll unwashed lettuce in a dry towel, then store it in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. I will properly store 2 bunches of leafy greens.

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 1 preservation techniques.