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Welcome to Stop Food Waste Challenge!

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Hennepin County | Ramsey County | Washington County
Stop Food Waste Challenge
August 1 - August 31, 2025
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John Zobac

Niron Magnetics

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 387 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    18
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    7.8
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    1.0
    conversation
    with a person

John's actions

Planning

Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays

I 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

Community

Send it Down the Grape Vine

I will talk to 3 family members or friends about my experience with this challenge, food waste, and what I have learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Order Half-Portions or Share Meals

I will ask for half-portions options or share an entrée when eating out to minimize food waste.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • John Zobac's avatar
    John Zobac 8/26/2025 10:01 AM
    Shopping groceries one weekend and having the fridge empty by the next. What a feeling :D
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    Do you know if the restaurants you frequently visit offer smaller portions? Do you feel comfortable asking for them if not?
    John Zobac's avatar
    John Zobac 8/22/2025 9:34 AM
    I don't feel comfortable asking for smaller portions, but I do feel comfortable stopping my meal halfway and bringing the rest home for leftovers the next day.

    This has also been a great way to manage my diet better! Sometimes I will realize I hit my caloric goal for the meal at an odd portion amount and will stop to later find it was a perfect fit and feels fantastic! Highly recommend "MyNetDiary" for tracking this stuff.
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    • Jenny Kedward's avatar
      Jenny Kedward 8/22/2025 11:40 AM
      When I know I won't be able to eat to-go leftovers, I usually get an appetizer (smaller portion) or ask if someone in my party would like to share a meal.
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    • Mary Ann Knox's avatar
      Mary Ann Knox 8/22/2025 10:47 AM
      I carry a box and bag in my purse to plan on leftovers...usually portions too big for me. But I love leftovers, so enjoy it the next day!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Planning
    What have you found out since you started taking an inventory of your fridge before shopping?
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    John Zobac 8/12/2025 7:29 AM
    Have found AI is actually extremely helpful with planning how to use ingredients in the fridge! Going to give "Samsung Food" app a try this week.
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    • Krina Damien's avatar
      Krina Damien 8/13/2025 10:39 AM
      Oooo I was thinking about trying this app! I will have to chat with you about this!
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