Rhea Webb

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.

Store vegetable scraps in your freezer and use them to make veggie stock. I will make this recipe 1 times.

I will watch 1 online classes on "Creating a Full Use Kitchen" through the James Beard Foundation.

I will keep a fridge inventory to stay up to date with what I have in my fridge before I go grocery shopping.

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

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.

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

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.

Utilize beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems to make a delicious pesto, sauce, or dressing. I will try 3 root-to-leaf recipes.

I will watch 3 Save the Food San Diego videos.

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

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.

I will compost my food scraps.

I will use the Guest-imator to plan how much food to make for my upcoming dinner party with 4 guests.

I will donate extra food. If you or your work place are hosting a catered event and have trays of extra edible food, there is no need to toss it. With a little planning your celebratory feast can help feed others.

Sign up for the San Diego Food System Alliance Newsletter to stay up to date on what's happening in the region

I will watch 2 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.

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

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.