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how to prevent food waste with kids

November 14, 2020November 13, 2020by SRB2 Comments on how to prevent food waste with kids
how to prevent food waste with kids

Preventing food waste with kids can be challenging, but it is also an amazing opportunity to learn about how food grows, food systems, food justice, and sustainable habits together. Check out these 3 learning activities and tons of tips on how to prevent food waste with kids.

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preserving the harvest – how to dry chili peppers

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020by SRB3 Comments on preserving the harvest – how to dry chili peppers
preserving the harvest – how to dry chili peppers

Some of the most important ways of mitigating food waste include buying only enough fresh food that you can reasonably consume, having a plan for that food, and storing it properly. An abundance from the garden can present a challenge on all fronts, especially when 30 hot peppers or an armful of herbs are ready [...]

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compost soup – how to make vegetable broth from food scraps

April 9, 2019January 25, 2021by SRB2 Comments on compost soup – how to make vegetable broth from food scraps
compost soup – how to make vegetable broth from food scraps

Making vegetable broth from scraps is an easy low waste swap and a great way to reduce food waste! Click through for stove top and Instant Pot direction to make this liquid gold.

A sustainable lifestyle with kids is not only possible, but critically important for our future and theirs. I hope that by sharing what works for our family, you are inspired to make changes in your daily life too!

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Sarah

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