Food Waste

Vegetable scraps in a bucket alongside a peeler and knife by Denise Nys om Pexels.

Food Waste and the Single-Person Household

Single-person households face unique problems when it comes to food waste. With the retail environment for food geared toward family-sized portions, it can be hard to avoid waste.

Pebbles and rocks on a beach by Crystal Smith.

On Earth Day, Considering the Significance of Individual Actions

With all the negative headlines out there about the state of our climate, it is easy to get discouraged, to feel like you should give up. Don’t. Small actions can lead to something bigger.

Basket of vegetables by Jan Kraus on Unsplash.

Bookmarks–April 18, 2022

This week’s theme is reducing food waste, in keeping with my blog’s focus this month.

Dry goods in clear glass jars by Cottonbro Studio on Pexels.

Storing Foods to Avoid Waste

Spoilage is sometimes hard to avoid. Proper storage can help delay the inevitable degradation of food and reduce food waste.

Colourful food storage containers in a refrigerator by Ello on Unsplash.

Leftovers–Make A Plan to Use Them Up

So, what can you do with leftovers? I hope to provide some ideas and inspiration here

Grocery store produce department by Diykaree on Unsplash.

Plan Ahead for Less Food Waste

If you need motivation, remember why you are doing this in the first place: to reduce food waste and its associated environmental impact, to save money, and to make suppertime less stressful. Below, some other thoughts that may help.