Michele DuRand

Wagner

"I intend to make little changes every day"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
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290 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

21

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

13

pounds

food waste prevented

Michele'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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Eat Before Shopping

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Skip the Cart

Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Track My Wasted Food

I will track the food that my household of 5 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Kudos Cookbook

Add a recipe to the Wagner Cookbook on Kudos. Help share fun recipes with coworkers!

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Michele DuRand 8/19/2024 9:34 AM

Its going well, just being aware of different tips and tricks, helps put it at the forefront of my mind, to be intentional

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Eat Before Shopping

What can you do to make sure you never shop hungry?

Michele DuRand 8/19/2024 9:30 AM

Make sure I have had a snack and something to drink prior to shopping. This is important, because I always overshop if I am hungry/thirsty

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Skip the Cart

Reflecting on how your grocery trips have gone in the past: do you fill up your cart? Do you think you can fit everything you need into a smaller cart or a basket?

Michele DuRand 8/19/2024 9:29 AM

Depends on what I am shopping for.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Scrutinize Deals

Are you someone who typically chooses what you buy based on what is on sale? How can you make sure you don't buy more than what you need?

Michele DuRand 8/19/2024 8:43 AM

I purchase what is on my list- and if there are two items that are similar, I consider the one that is on sale depending on brand

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Michele DuRand 8/13/2024 6:51 AM

my household has shrunk as far as number of people, so I am now getting used to buying smaller containers of food and dairy items, rather than them going bad or to waste

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Michele DuRand 8/12/2024 7:56 AM

I have started making lists, prior to shopping and sticking to the list. Therefore reducing what is initially brought into my home, and cutting down on waste.

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- H McCrillis 8/13/2024 12:08 AM
  
  Congratulations!
  
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Michele DuRand 8/05/2024 8:34 AM

It is going well, I am in the process of paying closer attention to the overall purchases I make. I tend to over purchase fresh fruit and produce.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning Kudos Cookbook

What is your favorite way to find new recipes?

Michele DuRand 8/05/2024 8:32 AM

I love to go online and enter in what food I have on hand and see what delicious food I can make

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning Track My Wasted Food

What did you find you are tossing the most? How can you change your habits to avoid wasting this food?

Michele DuRand 8/05/2024 8:32 AM

Mainly produce, I tend to over estimate what is needed

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- Lorna Leistikow 8/05/2024 8:57 AM
  
  I do the same thing, I try to freeze what I can - i.e. chop up veges and fruits.
  
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Michele DuRand 8/05/2024 8:31 AM

I am looking forward to making progress in a way that will cut cost and waste down

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