Rissa Langguth
10/08/2026 7:11 AM
Yes, the restaurant I frequently go to does offer half sizes, and I did request one and saved half a dish and still had some leftovers!
October 1 - October 31, 2026
Rissa's points
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 134 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
Rissa's actions
Planning
Track My Wasted Food
I will track the food that my household of 2 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.
Shopping
Stick to Your Grocery List
I will only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.
Storage
Create an Eat First Area
I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 2.
Community
Order Half-Portions or Share Meals
I will ask for half-portions options or share an entrée when eating out to minimize food waste.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityDo you know if the restaurants you frequently visit offer smaller portions? Do you feel comfortable asking for them if not?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONShoppingWhat are some of the things you typically buy that you weren't on your list? How do you think you might limit some of those purchases?
Rissa Langguth 10/05/2026 6:33 PMI like to buy more bananas even when I don't need them because I will keep some in the freezer but i often forget to use those so this time I left them off the list. This helps reduce food waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStorageWhat kinds of food are on your Eat First shelf? Has creating an Eat First area helped you reduce food waste?
Rissa Langguth 10/04/2026 12:16 PMI put older protein and granola bars that are normally in a bin, in a little shelf that allows me to restock from the back, so I eat the older ones first. This helps me not throw away expired bars. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanningWhat did you find you are tossing the most? How can you change your habits to avoid wasting this food?
Rissa Langguth 10/04/2026 12:14 PMI would toss away leftover food that I left to waste in the fridge. I can reheat leftover food the day after for lunch or dinner.-
Iftin Abdi 10/04/2026 5:42 PMThis is a great way to avoid food waste. I noticed my family cooks new food even when we still have leftovers, and that’s how food gets wasted in my house. So I made a rule for us not to cook new food until the leftovers are finished. Also, if you don’t like leftovers, just cook enough food for that day.
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