Hennepin County

Hennepin County Plastic-Free Challenge

February 1 - February 28, 2023

Kirk Spencer

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
176 Total

Participant Impact

up to

13

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

1.4

pounds

packaging waste avoided
up to

1.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
up to

1.5

pounds

waste avoided
up to

2.3

pounds

waste recycled

Kirk's Actions

Food

Ditch the Baggie

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

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make 1 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Recycle Plastic Bags

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 2 plastic bags per day by bringing them to a drop-off.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Reflection Question
Food Ditch the Baggie

When is it hardest not to use a plastic bag? What can motivate you to stick to your goal in those cases?

Kirk Spencer 2/14/2023 8:06 AM

we already do this most of the time. also have reusable plastic baggies

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