Sandra Lynch

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 resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

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 1 throws out so I can learn how what we're wasting, how much, and why it goes to waste.

If I am missing an ingredient for a recipe I will find a substitute I have on hand and use that instead.

I will rescue limp produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking them in cold water or using them in recipes where appearance doesn't matter.

I will add organics recycling collection bins to all areas of the house where organics are generated, such as the bathroom.