The Little Book of Food Waste

Waste less food, help the planet.

The Five Types of Eaters

Our different habits and behaviors impact how much food we waste. After taking The “What Type of Eater Are You?” quiz, review your score to learn what ‘type’ you fall into.

Breaking Down The Types

  • Emotional EatersEmotional eaters find deep comfort and connection through food, often using it as a means of self-soothing or expressing care for others.
  • Creative EatersCreative eaters approach food with curiosity, intuition, and a willingness to experiment. Their eating habits are often intuitive and mindful.
  • Adventurous EatersAdventurous eaters approach food with a desire to explore the unknown. For them, eating is an experience, a form of discovery.
  • Pragmatic EatersPragmatic eaters view food as fuel, prioritizing efficiency, nutrition, and/or functionality in meals. They often apply an analytical mindset to meal planning and preparation.
  • Rigid Eaters— Rigid eaters prefer familiarity, consistency, and predictability in their diet. Their meals are repetitive and ritualistic, centered around staples that provide comfort through their reliability.

To learn more about how type influences waste, read more below.