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Welcome to Hennepin County Plastic-Free Challenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Hennepin County Plastic-Free Challenge expert in no time!

Hennepin County
Hennepin County Plastic-Free Challenge
February 1 - February 28, 2023
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Environment&Energy

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 449 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    20
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.6
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    0.7
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    0.1
    pounds
    waste recycled
  • UP TO
    22
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    80
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

elif's actions

On-the-go

Use reusable to-go containers

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Recycle at Work

I will recycle my plastic containers at work, and if I can't find a recycling bin I'll bring the item home with me.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare 4 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 3 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Plan a Garden

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Extend the Life of Electronics

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Avoid Harmful Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Recycle Plastic Caps

I will recycle 6 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Choose Natural Clothing Fibers

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home Plan a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
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    elif cingi 2/09/2023 2:38 PM
    Great exercise and stress relief to play in the yard
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    On-the-go Recycle at Work
    Does your workplace have a good recycling program? What could be improved?
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    elif cingi 2/09/2023 10:20 AM
    I work in a hospital, and recycling is improving. I am still working on convincing the administration to buy a good water filter and give up plastic water bottles in our lunch rooms.
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