Lisa Lang

Be Well

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
271 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

19

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

9.7

pounds

food waste prevented

Lisa's actions

Planning

Track My Wasted Food

I will track the food that my household of 2 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Cooking

Set a Timer

I will set a timer to keep me on track with kitchen tasks and cooking and baking times so that I don't ruin food.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Storage

Rotate My Foods

When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Properly Store Veggie Snacks

I will put carrots and celery in jars filled with water to keep them fresh, crisp, and easy to grab for up to a week. I will properly store 2 veggie snacks.

COMPLETED 0
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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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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?

Lisa Lang 8/27/2024 9:37 AM

I have been storing most of my food correctly. I will be changing how some of my fruits and vegetables are stored.

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Lisa Lang 8/23/2024 5:55 AM

It's going very well. I have even been thinking about how to avoid food waste while at the State Fair.

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Lisa Lang 8/16/2024 10:09 AM

I have learned a lot about myself in doing this challenge. It really makes you stop and think when you have to throw old food away. Which is something that I never really liked doing in the past. I now have tools to help me not have food waste in the future.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Cooking Set a Timer

How has using a timer changed your kitchen routine?

Lisa Lang 8/16/2024 10:06 AM

It helps me to keep remember that I have something on the stove. I often am doing several things at once.

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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?

Lisa Lang 8/12/2024 1:45 PM

Yogurt is the thing I toss the most. I now only get 1-2 containers, instead of 4-6.

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Lisa Lang 8/09/2024 8:21 AM

It is going pretty well. I am very conscious of what I buy and what gets thrown away.
I just don't know if I'm doing everything correctly.

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Lisa Lang 8/06/2024 8:26 AM

It's going good so far. I have never really given much thought about the amount of food that gets wasted. I am now way more conscious of this.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Eat Before Shopping

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

Lisa Lang 8/06/2024 8:24 AM

Going shopping after a meal.

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