michael torres

The Chip Crusaders

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320 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

28

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

29

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

13

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

2.0

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michael's 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

Track My Wasted Food

I will track the food that my household of 4 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Properly Store Leafy Greens

I will roll unwashed lettuce in a dry towel, then store it in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. I will properly store 2 bunches of leafy greens.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Kids

Talk About Wasting Food

I will have a discussion with my 2 children about the importance of not wasting food.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Storage

Make Smoothies

I will freeze fruits and veggies, such as overripe bananas or avocados, to use later in smoothies.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Kids

Share Meals at Restaurants

I will plan to share meals with my 1 kids if I know they will not eat full restaurant portions.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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