The produce drawer often becomes a vegetable graveyard — good intentions that slowly rot into guilt. Research shows visibility strongly predicts consumption. If you regularly throw away spoiled produce, the system is broken. Buy with a plan, make produce visible, prep immediately, place at eye level. A vegetable that gets eaten because you saw it beats one that stays “fresh” in a drawer you ignore.
This companion covers the problem, why it happens, and how to fix it. (3 min read)