The person we are at the grocery store buying a salad isn’t the same person craving BBQ around lunchtime the next day. Trust us, we’ve all been there.
However, these actions can carry a big personal and environmental cost. The average American throws away roughly one-third, or $1,800 worth, of groceries a year. (Psst: That’s enough to fill the Rose Bowl every day for a year.)
To help Kansas Citians cut down their food waste, we’re sharing seven food-saving hacks:
- Meal plan for the week.
- Shop consciously.
- Optimize food storage so fresh items last longer.
- Prepare foods (like washing or chopping vegetables + fruit) before putting them away so it’s easier to grab on the go.
- Adopt mindful eating habits, like only eating produce that’s in season.
- Share food with friends + neighbors if you can’t eat it before it goes bad.
- Compost at home. Choose the option that works best for you.
Bookmark this page for more tips + tricks on how to tackle food waste and help our community. See more ways to save.
