Environmental Impact of Meal Planning

Research has shown that 43% of all food waste occurs in the home. Food waste occurs when edible food is discarded because it has spoiled or gone past it’s expiration date.

How many times have you been walking around the grocery store without a plan and ended up buying food that you do not end up using? Not only are you throwing money in the trash, you are contributing to the production of methane gas.

You most likely have never thought about the connection between meal planning and the impact on the environment. When you create a meal plan, shop with intention, and prepare you meals, you are likely reducing your food waste. This is one small change that you can make to your routine that will lessen your environmental impact.