Kirsten Redding

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

I will follow 1 food waste prevention bloggers and influencers to get continuous tips and reminders that I can add to my lifestyle to waste less food.

Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 1 meals.

I will properly store apples by keeping them on the counter for up to 7 days and then moving them to the refrigerator.I will keep them away from bananas and avocados, since those speed ripening. I will properly store 3 apples.

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 plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 2.