I haven't been the best about logging in to this site but we grow a bunch of our own food (onion, garlic, lettuce, tangelos, oranges, apples, grapes, zucchini, pumpkin, blackberries, tomatoes, butternut etc), we have rain barrels and compost.  We go through the refrigerator frequently to use left overs and have solar power.  We are passionate about protecting our environment and using resources wisely.  Thank you for reminding me to be aware of what we waste!