Vishi Bindra
8/11/2024 9:29 AM
I make sure to check the food alongside the date to determine if it is really bad.
August 1 - August 31, 2024
Vishi Bindra
"I want to save food!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,090 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO100pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO60poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
Vishi's actions
Storage
Be Smart About Food Labels
I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on the date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.
Planning
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.
Planning
Track My Wasted Food
I will track the food that my household of 4 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.
Community
Send it Down the Grape Vine
I will talk to 6 family members or friends about my experience with this challenge, food waste, and what I have learned.
Cooking
Reimagine Leftovers
I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.
Cooking
Use the Edible Portion
I will learn about what food is still safe to eat if portions have gone bad and make sure to utilize the edible portions if I can.
Storage
Learn About Food Storage
I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.
Shopping
Buy Loose Produce and Shop the Bulk Bins
I will buy loose produce with a reusable bag or food from the bulk section to get the exact quantity I need.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Vishi Bindra 8/26/2024 7:58 AMfood labels and not throw food out just based on the date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.-
Naksh Jnagal 8/26/2024 9:44 PMGood
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Vishi Bindra 8/15/2024 10:19 PMI bought a new compost box that will help us make compost out of leftover food-
Naksh Jnagal 8/25/2024 6:57 AMNice -
H McCrillis 8/16/2024 6:36 PMCongratulations and good luck composting!
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Vishi Bindra 8/15/2024 10:18 PMI bought a new compost box that will help us make compost out of leftover food -
Vishi Bindra 8/13/2024 12:23 PMDay 13 is gone well so far. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStorage Be Smart About Food LabelsDid you know that not all food labeling means the same thing? How have you changed your habits to decide if food is still safe to eat?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Track My Wasted FoodWhat did you find you are tossing the most? How can you change your habits to avoid wasting this food?
Vishi Bindra 8/11/2024 9:29 AMI am taking preventive measures against fruit flies so less food goes bad. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Send it Down the Grape VineDescribe the conversations you had and if you learned anything about what other people think of the topic of food waste.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCooking Reimagine LeftoversHow have you modified what you do with leftovers to make sure nothing goes to waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCooking Use the Edible PortionHave you previously learned about what food is still safe to eat if a portion of it goes bad? Who taught you this information?
Vishi Bindra 8/06/2024 1:32 PMI learned how deep I need to cut to properly remove the bad portion so I can keep the rest.