That ends this week.

This time, well focus our attention on upcycled foods.

Typically, this is something the brand is (and should be!)

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proud of, so theyll share it somewhere on the packaging.

Spend a few minutes today researching brands that help cut down on waste in this way.

For example, if you love fruit snacks,Barnanathat uses imperfect bananas, its a sustainability no-brainer.

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And thats just one example.

Check out theUpcycled Food Associationto learn about more brands.

Otherwise, even the foods that I bought with the best intentions often arent fully used.

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The same goes for your produce.

Sure, you’ve got the option to throw those mushrooms youre eying into a salad.

What can you switch it out for thats a bit more versatile?

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That way, you’re free to check that what you buy will be fully used.

Later this week, Ill show you how to make an herby sweet potato and lentil soup.

(For me, baked sweet potato fries are definitely one.)

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I promise: Try this trick, and you wont miss the beef in your barley soup one bit.

Composting is a way to feed the Earth foods that humans cant consume.

Make today the day you start composting at homeall you need is a bucket devoted to the cause.

A hand is stirring a sourdough starter in a glass jar, on a kitchen countertop. The light casts a warm glow, highlighting the ingredients inside the jar.

you’re free to even compost tea bags, house plants, and floral bouquets.

Next, grab thatcompost binthat we discussed andliner bagsspecifically designed to trap odors.

To do this first, moisten the compost with water.

Frozen beef steaks on brownish packaging paper. Light effect.

Once your compost pile is established, mix grass clippings into the pile.

Bury fruit and vegetable waste under 10 inches of compost material.

For example, a lot of times you dont need anentireavocado or lemon to make a dish.

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Thats when food savers can come in handy.

Tomorrow well be making a nourishing soup that requires just half a lemon.

So store the other half this way and it will stay fresh for a future recipe.

In both cases, once they start wilting, theyre looked at as inedible.

This is far from the case.

One way to use wilted greens and herbs is by incorporating them into a soup.

Need some recipe inspo?

Try this herby sweet potato and lentil soup.

Check back on January 23, and Ill give you the full recipe to make it.

Its stick-to-your-bones comforting while being full of protein and fiber.

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