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Donna Wermus

Hennepin County Environment and Energy

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 186 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    4.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • up to
    0.3
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    2.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    2.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Donna's Actions

On-the-go

Use Reusables at Work

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 2 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Assemble a Zero Waste Kit

I will assemble and/or use a to-go bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 1 of my household members.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Ditch the Baggie

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

Uncompleted
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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Swap Sponges for Longer Lasting Reusable Options

I will ditch the sponge and use a reusable or compostable option such as a brush, scrubber or dishrag instead.

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

Food

Skip Single-Use Plastic for Freezing Food

I will use reusable containers when freezing food and opt for glass or metal when purchasing new containers.

Uncompleted
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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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