Food Waste
Composting when you don’t have a yard or a public service.
I live in a small apartment and there is no composting on the property. I have a yard, but my HOA says I can’t have a compost pile. I live…
Read MoreRethink Waste: DIY Beeswax Wrap!
We’re up to our armpits in our second Rethink Food Waste Challenge! Folks are learning all about ways to reduce their household food waste through shopping with a list, keeping…
Read MoreJoin the Spring 2020 Rethink Food Waste Challenge!
Join over 700 households who have taken the challenge! In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, we are bringing you a FREE home challenge to reduce your household’s wasted food.…
Read MoreBuying in Bulk: What’s the Big Deal?
In considering whether or not to buy in bulk, there are many pros. And in my book, there are also some challenges. (To clarify, for the purposes of this posting,…
Read More4 Trail Food Ideas With Rethink Waste In Mind
Just because you’re heading out in the wilderness, doesn’t mean you have to eat poorly. It also doesn’t mean you have to throw your Rethink Waste lifestyle out the window.…
Read MoreBack to School Lunches Zero Waste Style
Back to school means school lunches! In our house we have a 5 year old Food Hero (she’ll try it, but she often just doesn’t like it), whose tastes are…
Read MoreSign up for the Rethink Food Waste Challenge
Food waste is a big issue here in the United States! About 1/4 of what people bring home from the grocery store ends up in the trash. In this episode of…
Read MoreCombating Food Waste: Deschutes County and Beyond!
There are so many amazing food waste prevention initiatives happening in the world right now. Below are some incredibly positive changes happening from businesses and individuals that are really making a difference!…
Read MoreSmart Storage For Your Food and How to Navigate Dates on Food Products
Smart storage is a lot of things. The main idea is, however, to store stuff correctly and store it in a place where you will find it. So we need…
Read MoreYoung Children Waste So. Much. Food. Here are some tips from living with one.
If you’ve dined with small children lately, you probably noticed they wasted food. Like a lot. It goes with the territory, and it can be rough sometimes. Abstract things like…
Read More