Maria Horsley

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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Utilize beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems to make a delicious pesto, sauce, or dressing. I will try 1 root-to-leaf recipes.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

When life gives you lemons (or any other citrus peels), use the rinds to make a nontoxic cleaner.

Freeze fruits nearing their end and use in smoothies. You can even try freezing avocados (see Resource)!

I will share a Save The Food social media post.

Give leftovers a new life! For example, use leftover rice to make fried rice. I will try a recipe that repurposes leftovers 4 times.

Rescue limpy produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking in an ice bath.

Watch this video and get a glimpse of what is actually getting thrown away in our trash cans and dumpsters.

Extend the life of your food by trying different preservation strategies like pickling, drying, or jamming. I will try 2 preservation techniques.

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

Watch a Last Week Tonight with John Oliver episode on the topic of food waste and learn about the scope and scale of the issue.

For each day during the food waste tracking week, record your food waste. This action accepts one entry per day, so be sure to enter one total for food waste across all of your meals, or weigh all of your food waste once at the end of each day. Please use ounces for unit of measurement.