Jill Druckman
10/13/2026 12:38 PM
I hardly have any trash since I started composting. My family is really conscientious about waste, but all of the peels and cores, etc., go into the compost bin. They really add up!
October 1 - October 31, 2026
Jill's points
- 25 TODAY
- 25 THIS WEEK
- 30 TOTAL
Jill's actions
Planning
Plan a Leftovers Day
I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.
Shopping
Buy From A Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 5 meals.
Planning
Create a Household Favorites List
I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.
Planning
Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays
I will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.
Community
Keep all food out of the garbage
In addition to using up my edible food, I will separate and compost my food scraps using backyard composting, curbside pickup, or a drop-off program.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow has your awareness of the food you waste changed since you started separating it from other trash? Did anything surprise you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONShoppingWhat food items do you prefer buying from a farmers market than a grocery store? Why?
Jill Druckman 10/13/2026 12:35 PMI love the fall and going to farmers markets. We recently went to an orchard and bought several different types of squash. We have been using them for side dishes.