food waste Archives - Homespun Oasis by Millie Copper

Reducing Food Waste: Fruits and Vegetables

by Millie Copper | Nov 15, 2021 | Cooking

In the United States, food waste is estimated at 30 to 40 percent of the food supply. The bulk of this food waste is fruits and vegetables. It isn’t just happening at the farm level. It’s the single biggest source of food waste is in our homes. For the...

Reducing Food Waste: Meal Planning

by Millie Copper | Nov 9, 2021 | Cooking, Meal Plans

With the cost of groceries and everything else on the rise, my family is reexamining our food budget. In order to help make the most of our allotted food dollars, we’re focusing on reducing food waste. Meal planning is an excellent way to not only save money and...

Reducing Food Waste: Leftovers

by Millie Copper | Nov 1, 2021 | Cooking, frugal options, planned overs

What could you do with an extra $1866 per year? Here’s how leftovers can reduce food waste and save money! Reducing Food Waste: Leftovers According to 2020 research from the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, the average American household wastes...