Cassie Hagen

Sierra Zero Waste

Points Total

0 Today
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214 Total

Participant Impact

up to

2.4

pounds

food waste prevented
up to

4.8

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Cassie's Actions

Storage

Organize My Refrigerator

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

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DAILY ACTION

Storage

Preserve food

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 1 preservation techniques.

Completed
One-Time Action

Storage

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 2.

Completed
One-Time Action

Storage

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.

COMPLETED 2
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.

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DAILY ACTION

Cooking

Cook From Root to Leaf

I will try 1 root-to-leaf recipes, which utilize all parts of the vegetable, such as beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems.

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One-Time Action

Planning

Make Time for Meal Prep

I will set aside time to prepare 3 meals in advance.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Planning

Create a Household Cookbook

I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.

Completed
One-Time Action

Planning

Keep a Food Inventory

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

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DAILY ACTION

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Reflection Question
Storage Learn About Food Storage

Did you find that you were storing food incorrectly? Which items have you changed?

Cassie Hagen 8/24/2022 6:25 AM

I now know to store tomatoes in the refrigerator once they are ripe to make them last longer! Before I was keeping them on a shelf in the kitchen.

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- Becky Wardell Gaertner 8/24/2022 12:04 PM
  
  It has taken me years to figure this out. I have been surprised they actually do quite well in the refrigerator. Thank you
  
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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?

Cassie Hagen 8/22/2022 8:29 AM

I took a canning class through the Women's Environmental Institute and loved it! I learned how to make and can salsa and tomatoes, and got canning supplies for free from my local Buy Nothing group. I'm excited to try it on my own!

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Reflection Question
Storage Create an Eat First Area

What kinds of food are on your Eat First shelf? Has creating an Eat First area helped you reduce food waste?

Cassie Hagen 8/10/2022 6:23 AM

I set aside part of a shelf for leftovers so we know what we have and it doesn't get lost in the back of the fridge!

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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?

Cassie Hagen 8/10/2022 6:22 AM

I haven't revived limp produce yet, but I used soft carrots in a stir fry where the texture didn't matter, and it was delicious!

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