Madison Conrado
"Improving my local food system one less food scrap at a time! "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO9.0food itemsproperly stored
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UP TO832gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO17poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.0poundsfood waste recorded
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UP TO35pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0zero waste recipescooked
Madison 's actions
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.
Cooking
Veggie Scrap Stock
Store vegetable scraps in your freezer and use them to make veggie stock. I will make this recipe 1 times.
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 1 cartons of milk.
Community
Enroll in a Composting Workshop
I will sign up for a free composting workshop and learn more about how to get started composting.
Storage
Nuts
Without the shell, nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pecans can stay in the freezer for 2 years or more. Pack into tinted zip-top freezer bags and freeze. I will properly store 2 bags of nuts.
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 3 bananas.
Shopping
Keep it Local
Purchase local, seasonal produce, which will likely stay fresh longer as it was picked more recently than supermarket produce.
Community
Let's Get Social
I will share a Save The Food social media post.
Community
Watch Save The Food San Diego Videos
I will watch 5 Save the Food San Diego videos.
Storage
Veggie Snacks
Place cut carrots and celery in jars filled with water to keep them fresh, crisp and easy to grab for up to a week. I will properly store 1 veggie snacks.
Planning
Fridge Inventory
I will keep a fridge inventory to stay up to date with what I have in my fridge before I go grocery shopping.
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 1 packs of berries.
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.
Planning
Portion Planning
Use a portion size guide to ensure appropriate portions when cooking. I will cook 1 portion-appropriate meals.
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
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.
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.
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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Madison Conrado 10/04/2019 10:00 AMI signed up for a composting workshop in Clairemont if anyone wants to join me!
Basics of Backyard Composting and Vermicomposting - San Diego
When | October 15th, 2019 6:00 PM through 8:00 PM
Location | North Clairemont Recreation Center
4421 Bannock Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
Register here: https://www.solanacenter.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1227-
Carey Winston 10/08/2019 8:07 AMThanks for the share Madison!!
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