Attor Simaan

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.

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

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

For recipes that call for small amounts of different vegetables, shop at the salad bar to get exactly what you need.

Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.

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.

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.

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

20 billion pounds of fruits and veggies go to waste on farms every year, often because they don't live up to the cosmetic standards of grocery stores. Buy ugly produce at the grocery store, farmers market, or sign up for an ugly produce CSA box.

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.