Dana Black

Be Well

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
48 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

0.5

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

0.3

pounds

food waste prevented

Dana's actions

Shopping

Scrutinize Deals

I will resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Organize My Refrigerator

I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Stick to Your Grocery List

I will only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Storage

Befriend My Freezer

I will freeze leftover food items or meals for later. The freezer is my food-waste-reduction friend!

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays

will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Create a Weekly Meal Plan

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 1.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays

What have you found out since you started taking an inventory of your fridge before shopping?

Dana Black 8/01/2024 11:52 AM

I found out I waste a lot of produce so I'm trying to be smarter about what types of produce I will actually eat instead of just buying produce on a health kick and never touching it again.

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