Chad Gray

Wedge Community Co-ops

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
134 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

28

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

7.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

6.8

pounds

food waste prevented

Chad's actions

Community

Keep all food waste out of the garbage

In addition to using up my edible food, I will keep any extra scraps out of the trash by separating them for backyard composting, curbside pickup, or a drop-off program.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Plan a Leftovers Day

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Cooking

Reimagine Leftovers

I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Planning

Learn About Portion Sizes

I will observe how much my family members eat and learn how many portions will match our life stages and appetites.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Support Imperfection

I will intentionally buy ugly produce at the grocery store, farmers market, or sign up for an ugly produce CSA box.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Storage

Preserve food

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 1 preservation techniques.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Plan to Use My Garden or CSA Produce

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Support Imperfection

Would you be more willing to buy produce with a few imperfections at your grocery store? Why or why not?

Chad Gray 8/14/2024 11:02 AM

Yes, because as long as it tastes good and isn't moldy I don't care how it looks!

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- K Jucha 8/21/2024 7:06 AM
  
  I agree with you. I only wish it was more available.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning Plan to Use My Garden or CSA Produce

How easy has it been for you to plan your garden or CSA produce into your meals? Do you ever let your seasonal food go to waste?

Chad Gray 8/14/2024 11:00 AM

I made a pie out of the cherries from my cherry tree.

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- K Jucha 8/21/2024 7:06 AM
  
  Note to self... become friends with Chad..LOL. (I am a fan of cherry pie)
  
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