Fast Track to Reducing Food Waste

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

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How it Works

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

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.

Take Action

During the program we'll send you quick emails with 3 simple habits (1 per week) and super practical daily tips to help you reduce waste. By the end you'll build an easy routine that fits your lifestyle.

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.’”

— @nutritionkween

The Program

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.

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

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

The typical U.S. family of 4 spends $3000 on wasted food a year

Featured Prizes

How to Earn Points

The more you participate the more points you earn for yourself and your team

Sign Up

+1 Point

Join a Team

+1 Point

Bring a Friend

+1 Point per Friend

Opening Survey

+3 Points

Check your welcome email

Log Your Habit

+1 Point per Day

Check your daily emails

Closing Survey

+3 Points

Sent after the program

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the program?
The Fast Track program runs for 21 days, from June 1 to June 21.
Do I need to do anything every day?
We'll send you a daily email with a quick tip. It takes just a few minutes to read and apply.
Is it free?
Yes! The program is completely free to join.
How do I earn points?
You earn points by signing up, joining a team, bringing friends, completing surveys, and logging your daily habits.
Can I win prizes?
Yes! The more you participate, the more chances you have to win amazing prizes from local businesses.

Ready to Join the Crew?

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

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