Bruce Kuchenmeister
POINTS TOTAL
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- 491 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO36pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO13zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO18poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
Bruce's actions
Cooking
Revive Limp Produce
I will rescue limp produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking them in cold water or using them in recipes where appearance doesn't matter.
Community
Send it Down the Grape Vine
I will talk to 2 family members or friends about my experience with this challenge, food waste, and what I have learned.
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.
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.
Planning
Create a Weekly Meal Plan
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 2.
Community
Watch a Documentary About Food
I will watch 1 videos or documentaries to learn about the scope and scale of food waste in this country.
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.
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.
Storage
Befriend My Freezer
I will freeze leftover food items or meals for later. The freezer is my food-waste-reduction friend!
Community
Get Social
I will share information about food waste and the actions that I am taking on social media.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Create a Weekly Meal PlanAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money? How has meal planning helped you avoid waste?
Bruce Kuchenmeister 8/12/2024 4:36 AMBetter planning to avoid food waste can greatly affect your pocketbook- in a very positive way-everything's SO expensive today- and eating healthy is really expensive! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStorage Befriend My FreezerDo a bit of research about foods that freeze and revive well. What can you put in the freezer that you didn't know you could?
Bruce Kuchenmeister 8/02/2024 4:18 AMPreviously cooked chicken doesn't do well frozen and reheated!