Kristin Baden

My household will set up a backyard bin to compost our fruit and vegetable scraps.

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping.Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

I will try 2 root-to-leaf recipes, which utilize all parts of the vegetable, such as beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems.

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 2 preservation techniques.

I will finish, share or repurpose 5 servings of leftovers.

I will bring my grocery list that accounts for what I already have in my fridge and cupboards and only purchase the items on that list.

I will keep notes on all the food that my household of 2 throws out so I can learn how what we're wasting, how much, and why it goes to waste.