Food waste is the single largest component of our waste stream. Composting is important, but focus on generating less waste by planning meals and shopping smarter.
Food waste is the single largest component of our waste stream. Composting is important, but focus on generating less waste by planning meals and shopping smarter.
With a few simple changes, you can lower your grocery bills too.
Meal planning saves time, stress, money, and typically results in less food waste.
Get the most out of your grocery store spending.
Take this a step further by reviewing our tips on low-waste meals.
Want more ideas? One great resource we suggest is the Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook.
What are you buying? In our country, over 30% of food never gets eaten. The average American family is literally throwing away hundreds of dollars worth of uneaten food each year.
Meal planning makes sense. One study showed that shoppers who use specific written shopping lists make fewer impulse purchases, take fewer trips to the store, and have lower grocery bills.
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