Paul Hirsch

I will watch 2 videos or documentaries to learn about the scope and scale of food waste in this country.

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.

If I am missing an ingredient for a recipe I will find a substitute I have on hand and use that instead.

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 rescue limp produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking them in cold water or using them in recipes where appearance doesn't matter.

I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

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.

When leftovers exist, I won't just place them in the frig. I will put them in and add them to my weekly meal plan to make sure they are used.