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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Stop Food Waste Challenge expert in no time!
"I want to notice how much food I waste and take steps to reduce that."
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 wrote a letter to editor of the MN Star Tribune advertising this event. It was published Aug 6.
I will track the food that my household of 1 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.
Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.
To keep berries fresh, place them on top of a paper towel in a sealed container to absorb excess moisture and reduce chances of molding. I will properly store 1 packs of berries.
I will freeze leftover food items or meals for later. The freezer is my food-waste-reduction friend!
I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.
