Christy DePasquale

Team Eden Prairie

"The Road to Sustainability"

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
125 Total

Participant Impact

up to

6.9

pounds

food waste prevented
up to

16

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Christy's Actions

Storage

Make Smoothies

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Storage

Organize My Refrigerator

I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Cooking

Set a Timer

I will set a timer to keep me on track with kitchen tasks and cooking and baking times so that I don't ruin food.

COMPLETED 3
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Reflection Question
Storage Rotate My Foods

How has rotating your foods changed your awareness of what you have on hand? Have you changed any of your shopping habits because of this practice?

Christy DePasquale 8/03/2022 9:37 AM

By rotating food, I am more excited to try new things and will increase my chances of not wasting food. If I eat the same thing everyday, I am afraid I won't finish all of the food. I will get bored of the food/flavors too quickly.

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Reflection Question
Cooking Set a Timer

How has using a timer changed your kitchen routine?

Christy DePasquale 8/01/2022 1:00 PM

I eat food as close to the time the timer ends. If I wait too long, the food will get cold and I have to heat it up.

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