Sara Kuehn

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.

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 store vegetable scraps or bones in my freezer and use them to make veggie stock or bone broth. I will make 1 batches.

I will ask for half-portions options or share an entrée when eating out to minimize food waste.

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 only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 2.

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 2 so we eat everything up.