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The Stop Food Waste Challenge has ended! Thank you for taking the time to focus on wasting less food, putting more money in your pocket, and acting on climate change. Throughout the challenge, you spent a lot of time learning and connecting with others, which helps all of us have a greater and longer lasting impact.
Tune in next week for a recap of our results.
Please help us improve the challenge by sending us your feedback! Fill out this feedback survey to let us know how the challenge went for you, and email zwc@hennepin.us with any questions.
We hope this challenge was just one step on your journey to a lower waste lifestyle and that you continue to practice the food-saving habits you learned.
Stay on track with your goals
Follow these tips to help you stick to your current goals and set new ones even after the challenge ends.
Be realistic
Start small and build on your success. For example, if you aren’t used to meal planning, start by writing a list of go-to meals and plan one or two into your week.
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Be specific
Think about the specific changes you need to make to prevent wasting your food. Your household is unique, so your go-to actions might be different than your friend’s.
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Measure your progress
Keep tabs on how much food goes in the trash, the weight of your organics bin, or how often you need to empty it. If you notice it starts creeping up instead of down, take note and think about what you could do differently.
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Don’t give up
Take time to re-establish your habits if you drift off course. Every week is different, which means there’s always a chance to adjust. If you do notice your trash or compost bin starts filling up with wasted food, set a date to recommit to your goals and try again!
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Continue to use our resources
The challenge may be over, but you still have access to many resources! You can visit the Stop Food Waste Challenge page to view actions and their resources at any time. For other related resources, check out the links for your county below.
Hennepin County resources
Ramsey County resources
Washington County resources
- Sign up for the Environmental eUpdate for information about local environmental news, services and events happening at the Environmental Center and in the community.
- View food waste reduction resources offered by Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy.
- Businesses and apartment buildings in Ramsey and Washington Counties can apply for a grant to reduce waste and improve recycling. Learn more at BizRecycling.com.
Up next: Plastic-Free Challenge
If you’re interested in a waste-prevention challenge focused on plastics, join us for the Plastic-Free Challenge this winter. You will be able to join again with your same login and password. More information about that challenge will be sent at the end of the year.
Wednesday, August 2: Get to know what you throw
Friday, August 4: Meal planning to waste less and save more
Monday, August 7: Keeping track of the food you buy
Wednesday, August 9: Lower your "foodprint"
Friday, August 11: Creating a grocery list and sticking to it
Monday, August 14: Buying just what you need
Wednesday, August 16: Cooking creatively
Friday, August 18: Make just what you need
Monday, August 21: Getting kids involved
Wednesday, August 23: Storing food to keep it fresh
Friday, August 25: Storage hacks to make food last
Monday, August 28: Food preservation techniques
Wednesday, August 30: Prevent food waste in your community
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