Anukalp Jnagal
8/06/2024 12:52 PM
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August 1 - August 31, 2024
Anukalp Jnagal
"I want to increase my knowledge about reducing food waste. It hurts me to think about all the excellent nutrition that gets thrown out when it could be repurposed instead."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,180 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO106pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO63poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO7.0conversationswith people
Anukalp's actions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Anukalp Jnagal 8/26/2024 9:47 PMDay 26 went well, stay strong everyone!-
Naksh Jnagal 8/27/2024 7:19 PMThanks
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Anukalp Jnagal 8/22/2024 7:54 PMDay 22 was very productive!-
Naksh Jnagal 8/23/2024 8:11 AMI agree
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Anukalp Jnagal 8/14/2024 7:07 AMDay 14 was yet another great experience!-
Naksh Jnagal 8/21/2024 8:49 AMI agree
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Anukalp Jnagal 8/11/2024 9:26 AMStarting to see some fruit in my garden!-
Naksh Jnagal 8/22/2024 9:09 AMWhat about tomatoes -
H McCrillis 8/12/2024 12:24 AMOoh, which fruit? 🙂
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REFLECTION QUESTIONStorage Learn About Food StorageDid you find that you were storing food incorrectly? Which items have you changed?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONShopping Buy Loose Produce and Shop the Bulk BinsHow has buying bulk impacted the amount of food you waste?
Anukalp Jnagal 8/06/2024 12:50 PMI am able to plan ahead on what to cook and save more time, money, effort, and most importantly, food. -
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?
Anukalp Jnagal 8/03/2024 9:52 AMI make sure to make note of the difference between "expires: " and "best before: ". -
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.
Anukalp Jnagal 8/02/2024 3:45 PMI discussed the challenge and what it aims to achieve with my friends and family. We had a healthy conversation where everyone shared their opinions, and I even learned a few things. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Anukalp Jnagal 8/02/2024 3:44 PMIt is much more sustainable than buying food from the store. One can gain a better understanding of the process and the journey that vegetables take before arriving on our plates. -
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?
Anukalp Jnagal 8/01/2024 8:26 AMI found that items such as bananas or orange peels were being thrown the most. I have started composting them instead of tossing them.