Alison Cameron

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

In addition to using up my edible food, I will keep any extra scraps out of the trash by separating them for 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 buy locally grown food from my grocery store and make 1 meal(s).

I will store vegetable scraps or bones in my freezer and use them to make veggie stock or bone broth. I will make 2 batches.

When life gives me lemons (or other citrus peels), I will use the rinds to make a nontoxic cleaner.

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

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

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

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 1 meals.