> Since that night, I've made a conscious decision to do my small part, at the very least, to help with the problem of food waste: Always finish my groceries.

> Since that night, I've made a conscious decision to do my small part, at the very least, to help with the problem of food waste: Always finish my groceries. I feel it funny that this is the takeaway the author got. Certainly, if it's fresh, finish them. Also try to store it correctly to last, and if necessary, freeze them and they'll still be good in soup or mushed. But dispose of food that you aren't realistically going to use, or cannot use (or ask others if they want them?) And if you're full, it's better to put it back in the fridge/freezer or dispose of it than develop an eating disorder.