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K Jucha

Wedge Community Co-ops

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 159 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    9.1
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    5.6
    pounds
    food waste prevented

K's actions

Planning

Track My Wasted Food

I will track the food that my household of 1 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Source Local Foods

I will buy locally grown food from my grocery store and make 4 meal(s).

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Stick to Your Grocery List

I will only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Create an Eat First Area

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 2.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Learn About and Choose a Meal Plan Style

I will explore different meal plan techniques and choose one that works for my household.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Storage Create an Eat First Area
    What kinds of food are on your Eat First shelf? Has creating an Eat First area helped you reduce food waste?

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    K Jucha 8/21/2024 7:05 AM
    Kale is often on this shelf because it wilts so quickly. Besides trying to eat it quickly, I do my best to soak it in ice water (to refresh it) when it begins to wilt
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Shopping Eat Before Shopping
    What can you do to make sure you never shop hungry?

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    K Jucha 8/21/2024 7:03 AM
    I need to go grocery shopping in the am and NOT when I am on my way home from work.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Shopping Stick to Your Grocery List
    What are some of the things you typically buy that you weren't on your list? How do you think you might limit some of those purchases?

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    K Jucha 8/21/2024 7:01 AM
    I tend to buy snack food and chocolate which are rarely on my list. I need to go to the store less hungry, AND avoid those isles.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Shopping Source Local Foods
    If you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest food item for you to give up?

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    K Jucha 8/21/2024 7:01 AM
    Avocados. I know they don't grow in Minnesota.
  • 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?

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    K Jucha 8/21/2024 7:00 AM
    I am forever throwing out herbs. I will make an effort not to buy them unless I have a few recipes planned for the week that call for them.