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Lorna Leistikow

Ramsey County Employees

Lorna's points

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 96 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    28
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    7.3
    pounds
    food waste prevented

Lorna's actions

Storage

Deciphering Date Labels

I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on the date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.

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Planning

Keep a Food Inventory

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

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DAILY ACTION

Planning

Plan to Use My Garden or CSA Produce

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

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DAILY ACTION

Shopping

Eat Before Shopping

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

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DAILY ACTION

Shopping

Scrutinize Deals

I will resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

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DAILY ACTION

Shopping

Stick to Your Grocery List

I will only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.

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DAILY ACTION

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.

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  • Lorna Leistikow's avatar
    Lorna Leistikow 10/09/2026 11:22 AM
    I admit, since I experienced a life changing event and am only buying for one, I go between ordering from Amazon and Aldi's. I had never ordered food from Amazon before and I have not been disappointed. I find when I am at the store, I tend to see tasty treats and I am too tempted. My grandkids miss that, but now we have healthier snacks. I have also learned to purchase in smaller portions.