September 14 - October 11, 2020

Community

Public-facing impacts

Model successful actions for others, whether that be at your curb, at gatherings, or when you get food on the go. Do what you can to prevent waste from the start and send any waste you have to a better use.

Order Half-Portions

I will ask for half-portions options at (___) restaurants and cafes to minimize food waste.
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Action Resources:

A Plea to Restaurants: Cut Down Your Portions
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Watch a Documentary About Food

I will watch (___) videos or documentaries to learn about the scope and scale of food waste in this country.
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Action Resources:

Food Waste: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story

Dumpster Diving Across the USA
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Train Like a Chef

I will watch (___) online classes on "Creating a Full Use Kitchen" through the James Beard Foundation.
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Creating a Full Use Kitchen
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Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus, at the store, or at a restaurant I frequent.

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Volunteer to Rescue Food

I will volunteer (___) hours to support existing community food waste reduction and recovery efforts like gleaning or for a food bank.
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Action Resources:

Gleaning Fresh Produce to Fight Hunger
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Get Social

I will share a Save The Food social media post or other information about food waste and the actions I am taking.
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Action Resources:

Save The Food Facebook

Save The Food Instagram

Save The Food Twitter
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Enroll in a Composting Workshop

I will attend a free backyard composting workshop on September 22 and learn more about how to compost at home.
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Action Resources:

Backyard Composting Hennepin County
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Collect Organics Recycling at an Event

I will collect organics for composting at a gathering or special occasion for (___) guests.
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Action Resources:

Recycling at Events

Organics Recycling for Residents

Residential Recycling Resources
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Start Backyard Composting

My household will set up a backyard bin to compost our fruit and vegetable scraps.
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Action Resources:

Backyard Composting

How to Compost In Your Backyard

Zero Waste Guide: Composting and Organics Recycling 101
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Start Organics Recycling

My household will sign up for organics recycling service or start using a drop-off site to compost food waste and food-soiled paper.
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Action Resources:

Organics Recycling for Residents

Setting up organics recycling at home

Zero Waste Guide: Composting and Organics Recycling 101

Minneapolis At-home Setup Tips
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Recycle More Organics

I will add organics recycling collection bins to all areas of the house where organics are generated, such as the bathroom.
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Action Resources:

Setting up organics recycling at home
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Create a Custom Action

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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