1. Preventing Food Waste Through Food Planning

2. Background Information  Based on research done by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC):  In the U.S. we waste around 40% of all edible food  The average American household throws away roughly 20 pounds of food each month which equates to roughly $28 - $43 per month.

4. Background Information  Wasting food costs us around $165 billion per year  $750 million to dispose of food  25 percent of all freshwater used in the U.S.  Watering crops  4 percent of total U.S. oil consumption

5. Where Food Waste Comes From  Crops un-harvested because of appearance.  Foods mishandled during transport.  Large portions and large menus at restaurants.  In the household:  40 percent of fresh fish  23 percent of eggs  20 percent of milk  Fruits and vegetables  Much of household waste is due to plate waste and food spoilage due to over-purchasing.

6. This brings us to the idea behind the project.

7. What We Can Do About It?  Shop Wisely  Plan meals  Use shopping lists  Buy only what you need for a short duration  Avoid impulse purchases  Buy the “funny fruit”  Repurpose leftovers into something new  Use the freezer to keep food longer  Learn when foods go bad  “Sell-by” and “use-by” dates

8. How much should it cost?  According to a report published in USA Today (2013), it costs between $145 and $300 per week to feed the average family of 4.  For the purposes of this project, you will be attempting to put together a 1-week food plan for a family of 4 for $240.

9. Project Criteria  Develop a specific 7-day meal plan for a family of 4 that includes:  Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner  Snacks (optional)  Include 5 specific recipes  Multi-step recipes, multiple ingredients  Write/type recipe cards Must be done for all family members

10. Example Daily Menu Plan

11. Example Recipe

12. Example Recipe Cards

13. Project Criteria  Include a shopping list of all foods you will need to purchase for the week.  Assume that you already have:  Condiments – ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.  Spices – Salt, pepper, cinnamon, etc.  Baking supplies – flour, sugar, etc.  Shop for foods on www.peapod.comwww.peapod.com  Print out a complete list of items to be purchased that includes total cost.

14. Example Order History

15. Project Rubric  7 Day Meal Plan/Menu  35 points  5 Recipes for Homemade Meals  25 points  Shopping/Grocery List  25 points  Printed Shopping Order Review  28