May 18th-22nd

Scio Food Waste Challenge

Join your neighbors in reducing food waste and supporting the compost drop-off pilot!

74 people have joined the challenge so far!

To care for the planet and reduce my footprint. To be able to protect and enjoy nature.

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rcstern96 Joined about 24 hours ago

We are always looking to learn something new about zero waste living and want to utilize and support the new Scio township compost drop off program.

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Laura R. Joined 2 days ago

Saving money, food and the planet. Eating more consciously. Learning.

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Olas Joined 2 days ago

We all need to work together to protect our Earth for generations to come. This is part of my contribution to protect.

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Ann V. Joined 2 days ago

Reducing waste and living eco-friendly is just the right way to do it. I pride myself on how little actual trash I have each week. I love the Scio compost drop off.

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Zach N. Joined 3 days ago

I think that I can do better every time I take the garbage out and see others’ garbage cans. We can do better!

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Scott Joined 3 days ago

I'd love to learn how to use more of my food like making carrot top pesto etc.! Looking forward to the challenge :)

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Lydia Joined about 1 month ago

Trying to be a better steward of the planet and for future generations.

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Dave s. Joined 6 days ago

I care about food waste because it contributes so largely to methane emitted from landfills!

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Mary N. Joined 8 days ago

How It Works

Sign Up

Click the link to sign up and commit to doing your best to reduce food waste during the challenge week.

Take Actions

Participate as much or as little as you'd like, you'll get resources from us on how to reduce your food waste throughout the week.

Win Prizes

Each action you take increases your chance of winning a prize! Participate throughout the week, join a team, share the challenge to earn points.

How to Earn Points

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

Sign Up

+100 Points

Join the challenge.

Add Your Why

+5 Points

Share why you're joining the challenge. Your 'why' will k...

Enroll in the Drop-Off Program

+100 Points

By clicking up you agree to be added to the compost pilot...

Share Your Why

+5 Points

Make your why public to inspire others and earn bonus poi...

Featured Prizes

$50 Visa Gift Card

Donated by 2030 District

$50 Kroger Gift Card

Donated by Happy Planet Running

Veggie Basket

Donated by Tantre

Food Huggers & Beeswax Wraps

Donated by BYOC Co.

Dinner for Two at Zingerman's Roadhouse

Enjoy a delicious meal at the Roadhouse!

Donated by Zingerman's Roadhouse

4X4 Bee Art Tile - Light Blue

"She was a rare thing. Fine as a bee's wing." - Richard Thompson "Beeswing" This deceptively sim...

Donated by Matawi Tiles

Meet the Team

The team making this challenge possible.

Jan Culbertson

Jan Culbertson

ESTF Lead

Jeff Jackson

Jeff Jackson

ESTF Member

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Charles Nielsen

ESTF Member

TR

Tim Redmond

ESTF Member

CJ

Cathy Jaskiewicz

Team Member

BH

Bob Hyde

Team Member

MG

Mary Gillis

Team Member

Our Partners

Thank you to the organizations making this challenge possible.

BYOC Co. Happy Planet Running

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I make food waste during the challenge?
That's ok! Do you best to collect it, the point isn't to be perfect, the point is to make an effort and pay attention to your current systems. You got this!
Do I have to participate?
You can participate as much or as little as you like, most things will earn you points towards prizes, but just signing up is the biggest action.
Where is the food waste drop off located?
It's in the back parking lot at township hall: 827 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103