I learned about the reasons why food waste shouldn't be thrown together with regular waste but recycled/composted instead. Fortunately, in Belgium we have weekly food waste pick ups that are processed to generate plant compost for industrial purposes and to generate energy. I used this opportunity to remind myself of what can be disposed of in the organic trash.
Food for Thought: Why you shouldn't throw your food into the trash — A Greener Future
5 reasons why throwing food waste in the trash is wrong | Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge
Le sac orange pour trier vos déchets en Région bruxelloise : Sort your food waste (dechetsalimentaires.brussels)

I planned ahead and left myself enough time to walk our daughter to school.

This one is always a challenge for me because I forget to bring reusable bags to the grocery store all the time. I have plenty of them at home and only remember when I'm in the checkout line. However, today I put them in the car first thing, and they were ready for use when I got to the store!