Chris Kane
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,417 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO10documentarieswatched
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UP TO120food itemsproperly stored
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UP TO6,170gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO432minutesspent learning
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UP TO113poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO0.0poundsfood waste recorded
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UP TO257pounds of CO2have been saved
Chris's actions
Storage
Fridge Demystified
Did you know that milk should never be stored in the side door of a fridge? Learn where to properly store food in your fridge by checking out the Resource. I will properly store 4 cartons of milk.
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.
Storage
Leafy Greens
Roll unwashed lettuce in a dry towel, then store in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. I will properly store 5 leafy greens.
Shopping
Support Imperfection
20 billion pounds of fruits and veggies go to waste on farms every year, often because they don't live up to the cosmetic standards of grocery stores. Buy ugly produce at the grocery store, farmers market, or sign up for an ugly produce CSA box.
Cooking
Swap This for That
Missing an ingredient for a recipe? Check this list to find the best substitutes.
Storage
Apples
Store apples up to 7 days on the counter, then move them to the refrigerator. Keep them away from bananas and avocados as they speed ripening. I will properly store 15 apples.
Community
Watch Save The Food San Diego Videos
I will watch 4 Save the Food San Diego videos.
Storage
Berries
To keep berries fresh, place them on top of a paper towel in a sealed container to absorb excess moisture and reduce chances of molding. I will properly store 5 packs of berries.
Storage
Potatoes
Store potatoes with an apple to avoid early sprouting. Keep them away from onions and in a cool, dark place. I will properly store 20 potatoes.
Shopping
Shop More Often
Grocery shop more often, and buy fresh foods in smaller quantities.
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.
Community
Enroll in a Composting Workshop
I will sign up for a free composting workshop and learn more about how to get started composting.
Community
Train Like a Chef
I will watch 4 online classes on "Creating a Full Use Kitchen" through the James Beard Foundation.
Food Systems
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Storage
Bananas
To keep bananas from browning quickly, break up the bunch and separate. Don’t store bananas with apples, which speed up ripening. If the stems came covered in plastic wrap, do not remove the plastic until ready to eat as this will slow the release of ethylene gas. I will properly store 15 bananas.
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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Chris Kane 9/22/2020 9:30 PMI hope everyone is learning as much as i am during this challenge -
Chris Kane 9/17/2020 1:21 PMi've learned so much from this challenge; i only wish i could have gotten someone to do it with me - but the bottom line is that i'm learning a lot and i appreciate this opportunity -
Chris Kane 9/07/2020 10:54 AMevery day i'm learning something new; i have to remember to pay more attention to what's on the stove though since i did have an "issue" yesterday - i need to stop multi-tasking! -
Chris Kane 9/04/2020 7:05 PMi'm going to attempt to grow a vegetable garden this fall/winter (i live in fl) ; i tried the first year we moved here and it was a disaster, but i'm ready to try again thanks to all of the information i'm learning through this challenge -
Chris Kane 8/30/2020 8:37 PMI was thinking about this challenge in the context of the virus, sheltering in place and the unrest in the country and realized just how important this challenge is with its timing; people are already or will be soon, paying more attention to eating healthier food and reducing costs for a multitude of reasons; we all need to learn these lessons in order to make these transitions easier -
Chris Kane 8/24/2020 7:21 PMi'm getting better at checking in and remembering to do my activities daily -
Chris Kane 8/21/2020 4:43 PMI love this challenge! This is where I belong spending my time -
Chris Kane 8/16/2020 1:10 AMworking hard to complete more of my challenges; i can't believe how many resources we have available - -
Chris Kane 8/14/2020 5:24 AMi am very appreciative for the opportunity to participate in this challenge. unfortunately the timing was off, but i will be doing better now that my health has returned somewhat. this is an amazing challenge and i believe the timing is perfect, in terms of people spending more time cooking at home during the pandemic. thank you again
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Chris Kane 8/14/2020 5:07 AMThe timing for this challenge was the biggest challenge for me - but i'm recuperating nicely and expect to put a lot more effort into cooking, which is something i haven't been able to do. This is the best challenge for me and i feel bad i'm not more present for it.