Josh Newport (Ecochallenge.org Staff)
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 165 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0food itemproperly stored
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UP TO42gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.7poundsfood waste recorded
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UP TO2.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0zero waste recipescooked
Josh's actions
Cooking
Fruit Smoothies
Freeze fruits nearing their end and use in smoothies. You can even try freezing avocados (see Resource)!
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.
Cooking
Cook From Root to Leaf
Utilize beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems to make a delicious pesto, sauce, or dressing. I will try 3 root-to-leaf recipes.
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.
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
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