Benjamin Ensz

Minneapolis residents

"I'm super passionate about combating climate change and I love finding new ways to reduce my footprint!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
249 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.1

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

3.5

pounds

food waste prevented

Benjamin's actions

Storage

Properly Store Berries

To keep berries fresh, place them on top of a paper towel in a sealed container to absorb excess moisture and reduce chances of molding. I will properly store 1 packs of berries.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Create a Household Cookbook

I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Cooking

Eat leftovers first

Eat leftovers before opening something new to ensure it gets eaten before it goes off.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Organize My Refrigerator

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping

What can you do to make sure you never shop hungry?
Benjamin Ensz 8/03/2025 11:11 AM
I plan to try and do my shopping directly after dinner when I'll be most full and hopefully avoid some traffic. If I need to go earlier in the day, I'll plan to have a snack first.

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- Benjamin Ensz 8/04/2025 5:10 AM
  Hello, H and Vivien! It's great to be doing this challenge with you guys! :)
  
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- H McCrillis 8/04/2025 3:52 AM
  Good idea and Hello, Benjamin! 👋🏽
  
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- Vivien Fowler 8/03/2025 4:13 PM
  That sounds like a smart plan! I try to get my shopping done early too -- usually around 5–7 a.m. -- less traffic and it clears one more thing off my to-do list.
  
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