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Welcome to Hennepin County Plastic-Free Challenge!

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Hennepin County
Hennepin County Plastic-Free Challenge
February 1 - February 28, 2023
Anne-Marie Hendrickson's avatar

Anne-Marie Hendrickson

Greater Twin Cities United Way

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 293 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    19
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • up to
    3.4
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    2.7
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • up to
    3.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    3.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    5.0
    minutes
    spent learning

Anne-Marie's Actions

Community

Estimate Your Plastic Footprint

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

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Ditch the Plastic Wrap

I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Ditch the Baggie

I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 6 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 3
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Anne-Marie Hendrickson's avatar
    Anne-Marie Hendrickson 2/21/2023 7:48 AM
    Honestly, it's hard to remember to post each day.
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  • Reflection Question
    On-the-go Use Reusables at Work
    What has been the easiest thing about using reusables at work, and what has been the hardest? Have you convinced any of your colleagues to join you in using reusables?
    Anne-Marie Hendrickson's avatar
    Anne-Marie Hendrickson 2/21/2023 7:47 AM
    Remembering to bring them!
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    • Annie Deutsch's avatar
      Annie Deutsch 2/21/2023 8:19 AM
      Just a tip if you'd find it helpful. When I went into the office, I kept metal silverware at my desk, and just washed them after lunch each day. Hope that helps!
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  • Reflection Question
    Food Buy Unpackaged Produce
    Why do you think these products have so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
    Anne-Marie Hendrickson's avatar
    Anne-Marie Hendrickson 2/21/2023 7:46 AM
    I assume its to make it easier for the retailer.
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  • Reflection Question
    Food Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste
    Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some low-waste or reusable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable? Are there any items where it would be difficult to avoid plastic waste?
    Anne-Marie Hendrickson's avatar
    Anne-Marie Hendrickson 2/01/2023 8:10 AM
    I have almost no single-use items. The one exception is "bars" - protein or granola bars. Unless I made my own, it's not possible to purchase those in bulk. All other snacks are in large bags which I portion out into reusable silicone bags to take with me.
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