Cathy Mackiewicz
8/14/2024 5:41 AM
Im tossing veggies I bought at a farmers market. I need to cut back on what I purchase
August 1 - August 31, 2024
Cathy Mackiewicz
"Reduce food waste by planning ahead and using up what I have in my fridge and pantry"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 300 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.7pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.6poundsfood waste prevented
Cathy's 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.
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.
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.
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
Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays
will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.
Planning
Keep a Food Inventory
I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.
Storage
Properly Store Herbs
I will store fresh herbs just like cut flowers in a jar with 1 to 2 inches of water and cover with a plastic bag to maintain moisture. For woody or hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage and chives, I will arrange them lengthwise on a damp paper towel, rolled up, then sealed in a plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator. I will properly store 3 bunches of herbs.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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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?
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H McCrillis 8/14/2024 12:58 PMOoh, what veggies have you purchased? -
< Courtyard > 8/14/2024 8:05 AMI feel that. Trying to work on the same thing.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONStorage Rotate My FoodsHow has rotating your foods changed your awareness of what you have on hand? Have you changed any of your shopping habits because of this practice?
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Cathy Mackiewicz 8/02/2024 8:02 AMThe challenge has raised awareness so that I question what I purchase -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Plan to Use My Garden or CSA ProduceHow easy has it been for you to plan your garden or CSA produce into your meals? Do you ever let your seasonal food go to waste?