Rebecca Jimenez
"Is that ketchup and onions?"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 454 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO765gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO15poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO19poundsfood waste recorded
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UP TO32pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Rebecca's actions
Food Systems
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food Systems
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Shopping
Scrutinize Deals
Five bananas for $1 is a good deal only if you eat all five. Many stores offer the sale price even if you buy less than the stated quantity.
Shopping
Keep it Local
Purchase local, seasonal produce, which will likely stay fresh longer as it was picked more recently than supermarket produce.
Shopping
Shop More Often
Grocery shop more often, and buy fresh foods in smaller quantities.
Shopping
Skip the Cart
Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.
Shopping
Eat Before Shopping
Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers. Resist impulse buys by shopping with a full stomach. Eat a snack or a meal before going grocery shopping.
Shopping
Shop with Recipes In Mind
Create a shopping list with specific recipes and meals in mind. Purchase only what's on the list when you do groceries.
Planning
Gleaning
I will glean backyard produce and create a recipe plan for full utilization, i.e. sharing with friends, canning, preserving, etc.
Planning
Date Labels Demystified
I will not toss food once it is past the best buy date. "Expiration" dates misleadingly refer to quality, not safety. Use your senses and best judgement.
Planning
Dinner Party Guest-imator
I will use the Guest-imator to plan how much food to make for my upcoming dinner party with 3 guests.
Food Waste Tracking
Food Waste Tracking
Ready. Set. Record!
For each day during the food waste tracking week, record your food waste. This action accepts one entry per day, so be sure to enter one total for food waste across all of your meals, or weigh all of your food waste once at the end of each day. Please use ounces for unit of measurement.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Rebecca Jimenez 1/14/2020 7:41 PMI didn’t eat all of my chicken today. :/ but everything else is packaged and meal prepped! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Date Labels DemystifiedWhat is your first reaction when you see an item that is past its "Best By" date? Where do you think this reaction comes from?
Rebecca Jimenez 1/13/2020 9:34 PMUgh I always throw it away by that date because I used to not listen to the date and I have gotten food poisoning from rotten food so.. I rather throw it out than get sick again -
Rebecca Jimenez 1/13/2020 9:31 PMGreat! I made the correct amount of food for three people. The leftovers will be used for lunch tomorrow -
Rebecca Jimenez 1/13/2020 9:19 PMGood! I only wasted half a slice of bread after I decided not to eat it midway into eating my sandwich