Jess Hall

MN GreenCorps

"Lower overall plastic consumption while meeting new friends in the plastic-free realm!"

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
914 Total

Participant Impact

up to

11

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

41

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
up to

28

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
up to

48

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
up to

5.0

minutes

spent learning

Jess's Actions

On-the-go

Visit a packaging-free store

I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

At Home

Reuse Trash Bags Instead of Purchasing New

I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags instead of buying new bags to line my trash containers.

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

On-the-go

Pack a Lunch

I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Skip the Straw

I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use A Reusable Mug or Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Ditch Disposable Decorations

I will avoid using disposable decorations, such as balloons and plastic table coverings, for special occasions.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Choose Plastic-Free Deodorant

I will use deodorant that is a plastic-free bar, in a tin or a jar, or I will make my own.

Completed
One-Time Action

Community

Estimate Your Plastic Footprint

I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Jess Hall 2/28/2023 8:56 AM

Happy end of plastic-free challenge! Hope you all found some successes that you can take past this challenge!

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Jess Hall 2/23/2023 11:25 AM

Almost the end of the plastic free challenge and I have really enjoyed learning from this and continually checking my own habits! Can't wait to make it a plastic free year and keep up with these reminders!

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Reflection Question
Community Ditch Disposable Decorations

How did you decorate for your party? How will you use these decorations again?

Jess Hall 2/15/2023 6:42 AM

I made food instead of getting lots of takeout and used reusable and compostable plates and silverware

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Reflection Question
On-the-go Skip the Straw

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

Jess Hall 2/03/2023 7:54 AM

I bought some reusable glass straws and I really enjoy them. Knowing I could use them in hot drinks too without worrying about plastic leeching is nice!

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Reflection Question
At Home Choose Natural Clothing Fibers

What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

Jess Hall 2/03/2023 7:53 AM

This is somewhat tough. On the one hand, natural fibers can be really warm and wicking (like wool), but synthetics are sometimes necessary when being active outdoors. Lately, I have been trying to buy all my synthetics second-hand from thrift stores or reuse sites (Patagonia worn-wear is a favorite). I did buy a nice wool sweater and I plan to have it forever!

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Reflection Question
At Home Reuse Trash Bags Instead of Purchasing New

What are some of the challenges or benefits you have experienced using reused bags instead of a bag purposely designed to hold trash?

Jess Hall 2/03/2023 7:51 AM

I like to use any plastic shopping bags in the small trashcans around my house (office, bathroom, etc.). It's nice to have a liner in the bin and it makes taking the trash out easier.

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Reflection Question
On-the-go Use A Reusable Mug or Collapsible Cup

Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? Are there any situations where you still struggle to use a reusable mug?

Jess Hall 2/03/2023 7:43 AM

I am really good about bringing my coffee from home in a mug, but after COVID I like to order ahead at coffee shops which makes it almost impossible to ditch single-use cups.

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Reflection Question
On-the-go Pack a Lunch

What are some of the unexpected benefits of bringing your own lunch?

Jess Hall 2/03/2023 7:43 AM

Packing my own lunch results in healthier meals and more time to relax on my lunch break!

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Jess Hall 2/03/2023 7:41 AM

Day 3! I've found it to be easier to be plastic-free when I'm working from home than in the office... takeout and coffee are tempting.

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Jess Hall 2/02/2023 10:02 AM

Day 2! Added some more daily actions today for myself. Keep up the hard work everyone :)

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