Yiming Wu

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 4 so we eat everything up.

I will watch 2 videos or documentaries to learn about the scope and scale of food waste in this country.

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

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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 4.

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

When I try a new food or recipe, I will only make a small amount first to make sure my household likes it.