Monique Aguirre

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.

Missing an ingredient for a recipe? Check this list to find the best substitutes.

I will meal prep meals.

Allow green, unripe avocados to ripen on the counter, then transfer to the refrigerator. Once cut, keep the pit in and rub with lemon or oil to reduce browning. I will properly store avocados.

Create a shopping list with specific recipes and meals in mind. Purchase only what's on the list when you do groceries.

Trim the ends of asparagus and place them in a jar or glass with 1-2 inches of water, just like fresh cut flowers. Keep them in the refrigerator. I will properly store bunches of asparagus/celery.

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