Last Updated on May 14, 2026 Meal planning is a great way to reduce both packaging waste and food waste, because you’re thinking ahead. It can also help keep grocery costs down because you’re actively planning the menu for the week, not making impulse buys.  But a lot of people (myself included) fail at it for one simple reason: We’re thinking about meals and not ingredients.  For example, if my meal plan says Tuesday is lasagna night, how … Continue reading My Weekly Meal Planning System That Prevents Food Waste