Save Food, Spend Less Challenge 2026

Nancy's points

0 TODAY
30 THIS WEEK
206 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

48

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

21

pounds

food waste prevented

Nancy's actions

Cooking

Cook Just Enough

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 6 so we eat everything up.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Cooking

Reimagine Leftovers

I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Properly Store Herbs

I will store fresh herbs just like cut flowers in a jar with 1 to 2 inches of water and cover with a plastic bag to maintain moisture. For woody or hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage and chives, I will arrange them lengthwise on a damp paper towel, rolled up, then sealed in a plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator. I will properly store 3 bunches of herbs.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Organize My Refrigerator

I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Cooking

We often worry about running out of food so we make too much. What thoughts and feelings have come up when you make just the right amount to eat up all the food?
Nancy Xiong 10/07/2026 1:41 PM

I'm starting to be more mindful about the amount of food I am cooking, who is eating what and how to reduce waste. I'm also encouraging and incorporating more fruits and additional options for the meal to have more variety while reducing the amount of food waste.

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Nancy Xiong 10/06/2026 9:27 AM

What are some storage methods you use to make sure your food stays fresh and you're actually eating your food throughout the week.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Cooking

How have you modified what you do with leftovers to make sure nothing goes to waste?
Nancy Xiong 10/06/2026 6:50 AM

Instead of putting everything into a large container for leftover, I now pack my leftovers into smaller to-go containers that I can just grab and go. It got me more motivated to eat my leftover.

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