326views Food waste is costing you, and America, a lot of money. As a nation, we waste 40% of the food produced. As consumers, we throw away at least 30% of the food we buy at the grocery store. Here’s what that means: if you spend $100 on groceries, you’ll end up throwing $30 worth […]
791views One of the best ways to save money on food and reduce waste is to buy in bulk. But not all foods are equal when it comes to bulk buying. Some could spoil, others can take up valuable storage space, and still others you might never consume, whether you buy a little or a […]
A Mason jar is the perfect lunch container. It’s glass, so won’t leach nasty chemicals into your food the way a plastic box or bowl would. It’s got a tight-fitting lid, so you don’t have to worry about leaks or spills. It can hold 8 or 16 ounces, which is plenty big for a lunch-size serving […]
Want a smart shopping strategy that will save you money, reduce food waste, and cut down on trash? Buy in bulk. To raise awareness about the benefits of bulk buying, the Bulk is Green Council (BIG) is sponsoring National Bulk Foods Week this week. What Makes You Green When You Buy in Bulk? For starters, […]
Every time I clean out my fridge or pantry, I’m appalled. As conscientious as I try to be about my food budget, I still find myself wasting more than I should. I’m not a hoarder, but I do hate throwing things away. To me, it’s just like burning money, and who has money to burn? […]
Aviva Goldfarb of The Six O’Clock Scramble fame shares her “Earth Day Every Day” suggestions for living greener in the kitchen that will save you money, too. “If I asked you to reach into your wallet and grab a couple of twenty dollar bills, and rip them up and throw them away, you’d probably think […]
