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Living a more sustainable, climate-conscious life is something that many peopleknowis important.

But actually making it a day-to-day reality can feel overwhelmingespecially when it comes to eating.

I totally get it.

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First, well organize your kitchen and hone in on some food-shopping tips that minimize waste.

Consider this plan your guidebook on how to do it all.

Here are the first seven, focused on getting organized.

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Ready to get started?

Just like your daily to-do list, having a plan keeps you focused on what you actually need.

(If you have three half-used jars of salsa in the fridge, you know what I mean.)

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Today, were tackling the pantry.

That way, the next time Im making lasagna or ravioli, Ill remember to use it.

This is an easy (and inspiring!)

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way to experiment with flavor, too.

I totally get it: You use them all the time, so you want them within reach.

Butthis is destroying your precious liquid gold!

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Heat and light both break down oils, which makes them go rancid quicker.

Instead, store them somewhere that isnt exposed regularly to light, like the pantry.

Likewise, many people keep their spice rack right next to the stove, too.

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Similar to oils, the best place to store them is away from light and heat.

My homemade chickpea green goddess sauce works similarly, giving great flavor to anything I top it with.

Get this: Literally, every ingredient in it is full of nutritional benefits, too.

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you might store the sauce in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Just like with your pantry, its easy to forget about whats in your fridge.

If something is out of sight, its often out of mind.

In the restaurant world, this waste-reduction strategy is referred to as first in, first out.

For instance, leftovers from lunch shouldnt be consumed before youve finished what you cooked two nights ago.

Both of these rules are mandatory in commercial kitchens and are great to follow at home, too.

First up: nuts and seeds.

A sure sign that your nuts or seeds have gone rancid is that they taste bitter.

Day 7: Make scrambled eggs with greens

Check out the full recipe here.

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