Sanjay Jnagal

Team Edina

"I have always had a desire to learn more about food conservation, and I hope that this challenge can help me!"

POINTS TOTAL

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1,259 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

143

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

79

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

3.0

conversations

with people

Sanjay's 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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Cooking

Reimagine Leftovers

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

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
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

Participant Feed

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Sanjay Jnagal 8/31/2024 6:32 AM

Today is the last day for the food waste challenge. During this entire month there are many new learnings, and understood the importance of food, how to stop the food waste and then how to use the waste into compose techniques was learned. I thanks Hennepin country for all there efforts to conveys the learning of food waste and how to minimize the food waste.
Many thanks to all the participants and different organizations to compete during this event and in my eyes " everyone is the winner," so congratulations to all of them.

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- Naksh Jnagal 8/31/2024 8:55 AM
  
  Nice
  
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Sanjay Jnagal 8/28/2024 5:29 PM
I am sharing some facts that I have captured from the internet.
U.S. Wasted Food Facts:
- 40% of all food in the United States is wasted.
- 25% of all freshwater we consume goes to produce food we never eat.
- 4% of the oil we consume goes to produce food we never eat.
- $166 billion (retail value of preventable waste) is spent on the food we never eat.
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- Naksh Jnagal 8/29/2024 10:39 PM
  
  Good to know
  
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- H McCrillis 8/29/2024 1:02 AM
  
  Thanks for sharing. Wow, those stats are sad. 😔
  
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Sanjay Jnagal 8/28/2024 5:24 PM

Lot of new learning. I am happy that I am part of this food waste challenge.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Eat Before Shopping

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

Sanjay Jnagal 8/16/2024 11:44 AM

Eating before go to the store can help us avoid impulse purchases. If required sometime we can also bring snacks with us in case we get hungry while shopping.

Before going out i also prefer to create a list of items that way it is going to help that way we avoid buying things you don't intend to get.
Stick to your list.

Meal planning can help us eat better and spend less.

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- Naksh Jnagal 8/25/2024 6:54 AM
  
  Good
  
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Sanjay Jnagal 8/13/2024 12:20 PM

Good job team, keep up the good work !

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Sanjay Jnagal 8/11/2024 7:40 AM

So far so good. I am happy and congratulate Hennepin coutry to run this program and make the public aware on the importance of a food waste and how it is important in everyone's life.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Storage Be Smart About Food Labels

Did 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?

Sanjay Jnagal 8/11/2024 7:31 AM

Keep more healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, at home. Pack a healthy lunch and snacks for work. Put my snacks on a plate instead of eating from the package. Limit how often we eat out.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Storage Learn About Food Storage

Did you find that you were storing food incorrectly? Which items have you changed?

Sanjay Jnagal 8/11/2024 7:26 AM

Learning how to properly store food is one of the best ways to save money, reduce waste, and enjoy leftovers at a later date. It's also crucial for preventing food poisoning, an illness that can put a damper on any meal.

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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?

Sanjay Jnagal 8/11/2024 7:21 AM

I am happy that little change in habits bring lot of sense towards wasting food. Now I have Adopted a healthier, more sustainable diet. Buy Only what we need and Store food wisely.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Buy Loose Produce and Shop the Bulk Bins

How has buying bulk impacted the amount of food you waste?

Sanjay Jnagal 8/10/2024 4:03 PM

I can plan ahead and save food !

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