Plastic-Free Challenge 2025 events
Check out the optional events below that are hosted by challenge partners; there are both virtual and in-person options.
Using less plastic: Where to begin
Sunday, February 1, 12 – 2 p.m.; and Monday, February 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Meeting Room - Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina MN 55436
Come learn how to get started with the Plastic-Free Challenge. Gabriella Rossow, GreenCorps member with Edina Sustainability, will share ways to reduce your plastic use while keeping your goals manageable and saving money in the process.
Toy swap for plastic toys and alternatives
Sunday, February 2, 9 – 11 a.m.
Minnesota Toy Library- South Minneapolis branch
Richfield Lutheran Church, 8 West 60th St., Minneapolis, MN 55419
Minnesota Toy Library and City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling are hosting a toy swap to reduce the demand for new plastic. Bring cleaned, gently-used toys and games appropriate for children ages 1-5. See flyer for more information on the event and what to bring or not to bring.
Pick up your river-themed reusable produce or snack bag
Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m. - noon
Friends of the Mississippi River, 101 West Water Street, Suite 600, St Paul, MN 55107
Everyone registering for the challenge through Friends of the Mississippi River is invited to pick up FMR River Guardian reusable produce and snack bags. Please sign up for the challenge, then let FMR know you plan to stop by to pick yours up via their form. Pickup will be at their St. Paul office during their annual Show Some Love for the Riverevent.
Striving for Resilience Film Club and presentation
Saturday, February 15,12- 1 p.m.
Ladyslipper room 275, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
Watch Plastic Earth and/or The Story of Plastic at your leisure then join in person at Ridgedale Library for a presentation with Hennepin County Waste Reduction Specialist Lisa Liu to learn about the Plastic-Free Challenge, the impact of plastics on the environment, plastic recycling, and simple swaps to reduce your daily use. Learn more about the event here: Striving for Resilience Film Club: The Plastic-Free Challenge | Events | Hennepin County Library
Hennepin County and Ramsey County library users can access Kanopy to watch the films online using their library account. Access Kanopy on your computer or smart TV or download the Kanopy app on your phone or tablet. Log in or create an account using your library location, library card barcode number and 4 digit PIN.
Ridgedale Library also put together a book list related to the challenge: Plastics-Free Challenge | Hennepin County Library | BiblioCommons
Washington County libraries created their own book list, too: Plastic Free Challenge | Washington County Library (MN)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Crafting with CDs
Saturday, February 15, 2- 4 p.m.
Ladyslipper room 275, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
Give new life to those shiny CDs and plastic cases! In this fun intergenerational workshop, craft a stylish CD medallion necklace and decorate an adorable little home for it that you can add to your locker or refrigerator. See the event listing here.
Plastic-Free Snacks
Tuesday, February 25, 6 – 7:30 pm
Bloomington Public Works Training Room, 1700 West 98th St, Bloomington MN 55431
In a world of convenience, grab and go snacks are a big plastic packaging culprit. Join Bloomington staff to make and enjoy a plastic-free grab and go snack and discuss plastic-free snacking challenges and strategies. Note: RSVP required to ensure sufficient ingredients for everyone. Limited to 15 households. Snack recipe contains nuts and gluten.
RSVP: blm.mn/plastic-free-snacks
Reprise of The Awe Factor, Contemporary Dance Performance
Thursday, February 27, 7 p.m.
Alliance Française
227 Colfax Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Join Analog Dance Company to witness The Awe Factor, a contemporary dance performance as part of Hennepin County's Plastic-Free Challenge. The performance will be 30 minutes followed by a post-show discussion.
See the Tickets Candy link for the event description and to reserve tickets.