
Amy Knaus
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 167 Total
Participant Impact
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up to16poundsfood waste prevented
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up to26pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to20minutesspent learning
Amy's Actions
Week 4 Focus: 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.
Week 4 Focus: Storage
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.
Week 4 Focus: 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 4.
Week 3 Focus: 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.
Week 3 Focus: Cooking
Use the Edible Portion
I will learn about what food is still safe to eat if portions have gone bad and make sure to utilize the edible portions if I can.
Week 2 Focus: Shopping
Attend Week 2's Workshop
I will attend a free Cooking Matters workshop on October 29th at 12 p.m.
Week 2 Focus: Shopping
Stick to Your Grocery List
I will only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.
Week 1 Focus: Planning
Create a Weekly Meal Plan
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 4.
Week 1 Focus: Planning
Learn About and Choose a Meal Plan Style
I will explore different meal plan techniques and choose one that works for my household.