Recap: Scrappy ways to eat healthier and save money | Carleigh Bodrug & Will Bulsiewicz

2025-11-25

Today we’re talking about something we’re all guilty of: food waste. A forgotten yogurt at the back of the fridge, a stale hunk of bread, a bag of dry wilted greens. They may seem insignificant on their own, but collectively, in every kitchen across the world they add up to a global environmental crisis. So, can we change the way we approach food and help curb this epidemic of waste? I’m joined by Carleigh Bodrug and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to show us how a few simple changes can lead to a greener home, better health, and even a lower grocery bill.

Today we’re talking about something we’re all guilty of: food waste.

A forgotten yogurt at the back of the fridge, a stale hunk of bread, a bag of dry wilted greens.

They may seem insignificant on their own, but collectively, in every kitchen across the world they add up to a global environmental crisis.

So, can we change the way we approach food and help curb this epidemic of waste?

I’m joined by Carleigh Bodrug and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to show us how a few simple changes can lead to a greener home, better health, and even a lower grocery bill.

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