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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
Pavak Mehta's avatar

Pavak Mehta

Thermo King

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 315 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    19
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • up to
    28
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    0.7
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • up to
    6.3
    pounds
    waste recycled

Pavak's 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.

Uncompleted
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

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

At Home

Avoid Harmful Plastics

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

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Recycle Plastic Bags

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 3 plastic bags per day by bringing them to a drop-off.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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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?
    Pavak Mehta's avatar
    Pavak Mehta 2/10/2023 8:15 AM
    We make fresh food 80% of the time. Unless I grow grains or grind them to make my own flour, I am not sure if I can procure or purchase basic ingredients as rice or wheat flour without single use plastic. It is an eye-opening experience to realize how single use plastic bags are integral part of our lives.
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    Pavak Mehta 2/01/2023 7:54 PM
    This is really exciting challenge! What a way for me to learn, practice, and teach my kids and engage them as well.
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