
karen vetsch
"REDUCE reuse recycle "
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 282 Total
Participant Impact
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up to13poundsfood waste prevented
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up to28pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to75minutesspent learning
karen's Actions
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 2.
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.
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.
Storage
Befriend My Freezer
I will freeze 4 leftover food items or meals for later. The freezer is my food-waste-reduction friend!
Week 4 Focus: Storage
Attend Week 4's Workshop
I will attend a free Cooking Matters workshop on November 9th at 6 p.m.
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
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 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 3 Focus: Cooking
Reimagine Leftovers
I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.