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Virginia Zaunbrecher

Hale, Page, Diamond Lake - Minneapolis

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 198 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    0.2
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    4.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    5.0
    minutes
    spent learning

Virginia's Actions

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my low-waste actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

Completed
One-Time Action

Community

Support the MNimize Campaign

MNimize works to reduce single-use plastic at food service businesses. I will visit a participating location or tell a business I frequent about the resources available to them.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Ditch Disposable Decorations

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Estimate Your Plastic Footprint

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

Completed
One-Time Action

On-the-go

Use reusable to-go containers

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 3 of my household members.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

At Home

Avoid Harmful Plastics

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Recycle Plastic Caps

I will recycle 1 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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    Virginia Zaunbrecher 2/11/2023 8:36 AM
    Very happy with the Foreverware reusable containers from Wise Acre. I did learn that when ordering I should select to have the sides come in reusable containers too. Next step is to ask Heather's to start using Foreverware.

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    Virginia Zaunbrecher 2/10/2023 11:20 AM
    For anyone headed to HPDL's FrostFest tonight, don't forget to bring your reusable le utensils if you're planning to eat or drink!

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    Virginia Zaunbrecher 2/08/2023 11:05 AM
    My first attempt at getting rid of single use packaging for school snacks wasn't totally successful because my 3rd grader didn't reliably return the container. My mom had a few used carry out containers laying around, and now we're giving those a try. Paired with snacks from the bulk aisle, I think we might have a winner!

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    Virginia Zaunbrecher 1/28/2023 10:35 AM
    Getting ready for plastic free Feb by hitting the coop with my reusable jars and bags!