Join the Beta Crew!
Fast Track to
Reducing Food Waste
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
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.
Week 1
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!
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 $1500 on wasted food a year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time will I need to commit each day to follow the program?
Will I need special equipment or supplies to participate?
How will my progress be tracked?
How is food waste connected to climate action?
What if I miss a day or fall behind in the program?
Are there any prizes or incentives for completing the program?
How do the three habits work together as a system?
How does this program fit into Ann Arbor's broader A²ZERO climate initiatives?
Ready to Join the Crew?
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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This is a beta test! Thank you for helping us improve the program