Rochelle Wright

Ramsey County Employees

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0 TODAY
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345 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

10

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

6.0

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

6.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

4.5

pounds

food waste prevented

Rochelle 's actions

Planning

Find out More about how food works for me

I would like to use food for medicine and how to get rid of pesticides on food.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Buy Loose Produce and Shop the Bulk Bins

I will buy loose produce with a reusable bag or food from the bulk section to get the exact quantity I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Follow Bloggers and Influencers

I will follow 1 food waste prevention bloggers and influencers to get continuous tips and reminders that I can add to my lifestyle to waste less food.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Order Half-Portions

I will ask for half-portions options at a restaurant or cafe to minimize food waste.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Buy From A Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 2 meals.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Cooking

Save the Peels

When life gives me lemons (or other citrus peels), I will use the rinds to make a nontoxic cleaner.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Storage

Preserve food

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 2 preservation techniques.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Rochelle Wright 8/30/2024 8:12 AM

This is year I think that I am becoming better at this challenge but I think I could do more. I also plan to try to recruit some others that may be interested. The activities are interesting to keep myself engaged. I look forward to next years challenge to make a bigger impact.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Storage Be Smart About Food Labels

Did you know that not all food labeling means the same thing? How have you changed your habits to decide if food is still safe to eat?

Rochelle Wright 8/30/2024 8:07 AM

I have been following up on reading labels on food and found out that some of my favorites have contributed to my overall health some good and some bad.
I try to make sure that I review items before going to the store so that I am not lingering in store reading the labels and then become distracted etc.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Storage Preserve food

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. What are some foods you would like to preserve and enjoy later?

Rochelle Wright 8/30/2024 8:04 AM

I am planning trying canning at some point for Fruit and vegetables to use later. I like berries and root vegetables.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Follow Bloggers and Influencers

What type of content is most engaging for you to follow?

Rochelle Wright 8/28/2024 8:07 AM

I like to watch content about how food really works on inflammation in the body and what foods cause inflammation and what foods help inflammation down. I don't have a particular person that I follow-different topics popped up.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Cooking Save the Peels

Which citrus do you have the most of and what kind of cleaning product will you make?

Rochelle Wright 8/21/2024 8:26 AM

Right now I just bought a bag of oranges and some Lysol wipes. I just read the article about using peels and I'm returning the Lysol wipes and will use the recipe for citrus peels to make a disinfectant to use around my home for cleaning etc. I really like finding little gems like this :-) !

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Cooking Revive Limp Produce

What successes have you had in reviving limp produce? What can you do so that your produce doesn't go limp in the future?

Rochelle Wright 8/21/2024 8:12 AM

I really like using ice baths to revive lettuce. It really does make a difference.

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- Rochelle Wright 8/21/2024 8:41 AM
  
  That a great one with the celery wonder if I can try something else as well?
  
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- Julie DURR 8/21/2024 8:37 AM
  
  I have cut the bottom off of celery and tossed it in a glass of water and put it back in the fridge and the next day its back to the crisp stock I bought.
  
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Rochelle Wright 8/19/2024 10:27 AM

In the last couple of years, I have really been aware of food waste and just trying to eat better overall for my health and understanding how food works for you internally and externally. I have been really successful in lowering/getting back to normal range with some numbers. Most importantly I feel better for the most part.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Buy From A Farmers Market

What food items do you prefer buying from a farmers market than a grocery store? Why?

Rochelle Wright 8/19/2024 10:20 AM

I like buying all of my fruits and vegetables from the market. There are not as many chemicals that have been sprayed on the food if any. Just trying to avoid extra chemical if possible.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Buy Loose Produce and Shop the Bulk Bins

How has buying bulk impacted the amount of food you waste?

Rochelle Wright 8/12/2024 11:29 AM

I am able to buy exactly how much I need for myself or a certain recipe.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Order Half-Portions

Do you know if the restaurants you frequently visit offer smaller portions? Do you feel comfortable asking for them if not?

Rochelle Wright 8/12/2024 11:24 AM

I basically have gone out to places and asked for smaller portion if possible or go with someone that maybe is eating like I am as well and then we can split the plate etc.

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