Sam Hanson

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

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

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

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.

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

When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.

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