Kathleen [email protected]

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

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

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 4 meals.

I will allow green, unripe avocados to ripen on the counter then transfer them to the refrigerator. Once cut, I will keep the pit in and rub the avocado with lemon or oil to reduce browning. I will properly store 4 avocados.

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

I will share information about food waste and the actions that I am taking on social media.

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