Craig Runnakko

City of Brooklyn Park

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
80 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

11

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

20

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

5.4

pounds

food waste prevented

Craig's actions

Cooking

Swap This for That

If I am missing an ingredient for a recipe I will find a substitute I have on hand and use that instead.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Make Time for Meal Prep

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Plan a Leftovers Day

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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 3.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning Make Time for Meal Prep

Do you have days when you don't have time to spend making food? How has meal prep helped one those days?

Craig Runnakko 8/12/2024 1:29 PM

It helps to have something ready to go from a previous meal prep session.

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