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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Save The Food San Diego Ecochallenge expert in no time!
"Shop fresh often and reduce food waste by at least 80%."
Ready. Set. Record!
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.
I will plan an Eat the Leftovers night by creating a tasty “smorgasbord" or using a recipe that repurposes leftovers. I will eat 5 meals using leftovers.
I will keep a fridge inventory to stay up to date with what I have in my fridge before I go grocery shopping.
Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.
Store potatoes with an apple to avoid early sprouting. Keep them away from onions and in a cool, dark place. I will properly store 3 potatoes.
Give leftovers a new life! For example, use leftover rice to make fried rice. I will try a recipe that repurposes leftovers 3 times.
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I will create an "Eat Me First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away.
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.
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.
I will visit my nearest farmers market to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Roll unwashed lettuce in a dry towel, then store in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. I will properly store 2 leafy greens.
Utilize beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems to make a delicious pesto, sauce, or dressing. I will try 2 root-to-leaf recipes.
Watch this video and get a glimpse of what is actually getting thrown away in our trash cans and dumpsters.
Rescue limpy produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking in an ice bath.
I will not toss food once it is past the best buy date. "Expiration" dates misleadingly refer to quality, not safety. Use your senses and best judgement.