Esther Jones

When I try a new food or recipe, I will only make a small amount first to make sure my household likes it.

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

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

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

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.

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

I will host a dinner party made from ingredients that would've otherwise been thrown away and have conversations with my 2 guests around food waste.

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.