According to the World Wildlife Fund, an estimated one-third of all the food produced in the world goes to waste. That is equivalent to 1.3 billion tons of food, which could provide enough calories to feed every undernourished person on the planet! In the US alone, the production of lost or wasted food generates the equivalent of 32.6 million cars’ worth of greenhouse gas emissions.

If everyone did their part to reduce food waste at home, it would surely help. Do your part. Create a meal plan using items that can pull double-duty throughout the week. Plus, choosing fruits and veggies that you can serve in a variety of ways will save you money and time. Salsas and relish can be flavorful toppings, snacks, a side dish, or a swap for calorie-laden spreads on a sandwich or burger.