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The Hudson Valley Food Waste Challenge

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Toolkit

Welcome to Week One
Your Household "FoodPrint"

September 20th - 26th

Click on the day and links in the boxes to view

Should you require assistance please email janet@HudsonValleyEATS or call 845-598-4760 Monday - Saturday between 9:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Act 1:5
Thursday - September 24
Day 5 of the Challenge


Activity 1
Time to Get Ready 

Starting Monday you will begin tracking your food waste at home. 
n order to do that you will need to get prepared. 

You will need a :

Pencil, pen or crayon
Tape or a stapler
A Plastic Container or Paper Lunch Bag
Plastic Bag (optional)
Food Diary Worksheet
   Measuring Worksheet  



We are giving you two ways to collect your food waste. The #1 way is preferred because it is less wasteful overall and will prevent leaks and smells from being a problem.

Begin with downloading the Food Diary Worksheet PDF

 
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Food Waste Collection Method #1
*Preferred Method"

Use a 1 Gallon Plastic Container
Print out the 1 Gallon Container Worksheet and attach with tape




















Download 1 Gallon Measuring Tool PDF

Food Waste Collection Method #2

Use a paper lunch bag line with a plastic bag
Print out Paper Bag 
Worksheet and attach with tape or staple



















Download Paper Bag Measuring Tool PDF
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We want to hear from you!
Join the HVFWC Discussion on Food Waste

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