Week 4 Focus: Storage

Store to get more from your food.

The way you store your food can help you keep track of it to use up before it spoils, or keep it fresh for longer. Learn to make your food last to prevent wasting it.

Learn About Food Storage

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.
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Action Resources:

Store It

FoodKeeper App

Eureka Recycling A to Z Food Storage Guide
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Daily Action
Create an Eat First Area

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of (___).
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Action Resources:

Eat Me First Sign

Avoid Food Waste with an 'Eat This First' Shelf
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One-Time Action
Be Smart About Food Labels

I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.
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Action Resources:

Confused by Date Labels on Packaged Foods?

Zero Waste Guide: Kitchen Section
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Preserve food

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try (___) preservation techniques.
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Action Resources:

Preserving and Preparing Food Safely

6 Simple Ways to Preserve Foods From Your Garden

Zero-Waste Chef

How to Quick Pickle Any Vegetable
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Attend Week 4's Workshop

I will attend a free Cooking Matters workshop on November 9th at 6 p.m.
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Action Resources:

Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge webpage
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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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