Eat Smart, Waste Less
Save your food from going to waste!
Over four weeks, measure the food your household throws away. Only include food that was once edible – not peelings, cores or eggshells. Be sure to include food scraped off plates and tossed from the fridge, counter and cabinets. Choose the measurement method that works best for you from the options below:
Take a picture or make an estimate, is it more, less or the same as the week before?
Weigh it. Using a kitchen scale, weigh wasted food on a regular basis and write it down.
Track the volume. Using a large container, estimate how full is it — quarter full, half or more. Or use a container with graduated measurements.
Write the results on the Measurement Guide (PDF) and post them on your fridge. Remember to note the reason the food was wasted so you can figure out which Eat Smart, Waste Less tips will have the biggest impact!