Brent Wartner

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

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 download and use an app that helps me track and manage my food.

I will learn about the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.

I will request local and/or organic food options at work, on campus, at the store, or at a restaurant I frequent.

When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.

I will resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

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

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

I will learn about what food is still safe to eat if portions have gone bad and make sure to utilize the edible portions if I can.