Amy Bergerud

I will explore different meal plan techniques and choose one that works for my household.

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

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.

I will freeze leftover food items or meals for later. The freezer is my food-waste-reduction friend!

I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.

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

To keep berries fresh, place them on top of a paper towel in a sealed container to absorb excess moisture and reduce chances of molding. I will properly store 5 packs of berries.

I will watch 1 videos or documentaries to learn about the scope and scale of food waste in this country.

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