When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. You shall not strip your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the alien: I am the Lord your God. Leviticus 19:9”“10
Give thanks for the food we eat, pray for sufficient food for all; pray not only to reduce our food waste, but also to find new ways to share with others, and pray to be conscientious of where our food comes from and the effect of wasteful eating on the environment.
- Give up meat two days this week.
- Bring a mug to work, church, and to the coffee shop.
- Purchase only locally grown ingredients for one dinner this week.
- Commit to eating homemade lunches and dinners this week instead of going out. Invite friends to a home-cooked meal.
- Replace a food item you enjoy with one that is fair trade or organic. Take reusable bags to the grocery store.
- Skip a meal this week and reflect on the effects of world hunger and wastefulness.
- Avoid purchasing products with lots of packaging; buy in bulk.
- Start a vegetable/herb garden. Tomato, pepper, basil, and other seeds can be started indoors.
- Find eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers/weed killers for garden and lawn.