Sarah Hill

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

Grocery shop more often, and buy fresh foods in smaller quantities.

Purchase local, seasonal produce, which will likely stay fresh longer as it was picked more recently than supermarket produce.

Grains, nuts, and other dry goods are often sold in bulk bins that allow you to purchase only the quantity you need.

Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers. Resist impulse buys by shopping with a full stomach. Eat a snack or a meal before going grocery shopping.

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.

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