"Save $1K + PER YEAR!" These FOOD HACKS Will SAVE Your BUDGET & YOUR HEALTH! | Carleigh Bodrug

Reducing Waste

Carleigh Bodrug emphasizes the importance of reducing food waste, noting that the average family wastes over $1,700 worth of food per year. She suggests meal planning as a key strategy to minimize waste, recommending that families plan their meals for the week to avoid over-purchasing and throwing away unused food 1. Lewis Howes adds that introducing simple, sustainable choices can build momentum for a more eco-friendly lifestyle 2.

Start with the stuff that you enjoy. Introduce simple, sustainable choices and build from there.

--- Lewis Howes

This approach not only saves money but also contributes to a healthier environment.

   

Scrappy Cooking

Carleigh's concept of "scrappy cooking" has gained significant traction, encouraging people to use parts of food they might otherwise discard. She shares how her viral orange peel candy recipe sparked a broader conversation about food waste and led to the creation of more content focused on utilizing every part of the food 3.

Stop throwing out your orange peels. Here's what you can do instead.

--- Carleigh Bodrug

This movement not only reduces waste but also inspires creativity in the kitchen.

   

Environmental Impact

The environmental impact of food waste is substantial, with the food industry accounting for around 28% of emissions. Carleigh highlights that food waste alone contributes 8% to these emissions, emphasizing the need for more sustainable eating habits 4. She believes in living in alignment with the world we want to see, making conscious choices that benefit both the planet and future generations 5.

Living in alignment with the world you want to see can take on many forms. It doesn't have to be financial or work-related; it's just life.

--- Carleigh Bodrug

By reducing food waste, we can significantly lower our carbon footprint and promote a healthier environment.