Starting June 8th

Starting June 8th

Fast Track to
Reducing Food Waste

Fast Track to
Reducing Food Waste

A 21-day program to help Ann Arbor residents build habits to reduce food waste and grocery bills!

A 21-day program to help Ann Arbor residents build habits to reduce food waste and grocery bills!

Low Stress (we promise!)

Backed by Science

How it Works

How it Works

The Fast Track process is easy! and Take what works and leave what doesn't.

The Fast Track process is easy! and Take what works and leave what doesn't.

Step 1: Sign Up

To join the program all you need to do is sign up and we'll send you everything you need to be successful.

Step 2: Take Action

During the program we'll send you quick emails with:

  • 3 simple habits, 1 per week

  • super practical daily tips to help you reduce waste


By the end you'll build an easy routine that fits your lifestyle.

Step 3: Make an Impact

Create long-lasting change and for each action you take you'll be entered to win some incredible prizes from local businesses

Nobody likes food waste…

…or spending money on groceries

that you watch go bad.

…or finding something you forgot

about in the back of the fridge.

…or being stuck with ingredients

you don't have a plan for.

…or just feeling bad about throwing

perfectly good food away.

"When I go to the grocery store, I just buy everything thinking 'yeah of course I’ll cook that', but I end up just watching it rot in the fridge because I either forget it’s there or I’ll tell myself 'I’ll cook that tomorrow'"

The Program

Take a few moments a day to build a simple routine that is proven to reduce your food waste.

Take a few moments a day to build a simple routine that is proven to reduce your food waste.

Week 1

Quick Fridge Check

Start off strong with one simple change designed to bring wasted food into view.

Week 2

Flexible Meal Plan

No need for rigid meal plans, find a solution that works for you and your routines.

Week 3

Smart Shopping List

Put your plans into action with a shopping routine that will save you time and money.

Win Prizes

Stay tuned for the announcement of our fabulous prizes!

Stay tuned for the announcement of our fabulous prizes!

Small Changes,
Big Impact.
Reducing household food waste is among the top most impactful climate actions Ann Arbor residents can take!

Small Changes,
Big Impact.
Reducing household food waste is among the top most impactful climate actions Ann Arbor residents can take!

Households are the #1 contributor to food waste

Households are the #1 contributor to food waste

Most of our food's climate impact happens before it reaches our plates

Most of our food's climate impact happens before it reaches our plates

The typical U.S. family of 4 spends $1500 on wasted food a year

The typical U.S. family of 4 spends $1500 on wasted food a year

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time will I need to commit each day to follow the program?

How much time will I need to commit each day to follow the program?

Will I need special equipment or supplies to participate?

Will I need special equipment or supplies to participate?

How will my progress be tracked?

How will my progress be tracked?

How is food waste connected to climate action?

How is food waste connected to climate action?

What if I miss a day or fall behind in the program?

What if I miss a day or fall behind in the program?

Are there any prizes or incentives for completing the program?

Are there any prizes or incentives for completing the program?

How do the three habits work together as a system?

How do the three habits work together as a system?

How does this program fit into Ann Arbor's broader A²ZERO climate initiatives?

How does this program fit into Ann Arbor's broader A²ZERO climate initiatives?

Ready to Join the Crew?

Ready to Join the Crew?

Join your neighbors in reducing food waste during this fun, easy program built to help you succeed.

Join your neighbors in reducing food waste during this fun, easy program built to help you succeed.

This program is produced in collaboration with the
City of Ann Arbor's Office of Sustainability and Innovations
and the Solid Waste Team

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