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Welcome to Plastic-Free Challenge !

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Plastic-Free Challenge expert in no time!

Hennepin County | Ramsey County | Washington County
Plastic-Free Challenge
February 1 - February 29, 2024
Wes Baish's avatar

Wes Baish

Niron Magnetics

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 785 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    165
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2.0
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    5.5
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Wes's actions

On-the-go

Refill travel toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me 

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Stop Buying Water

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Avoid Harmful Plastics

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

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Read Plastic-Free Challenge emails

I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Visit a packaging-free store

I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 2 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Know the Numbers

The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn more about what the symbols on plastics mean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Clean Up Pet Hair with Reusables

I will use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets, and furniture.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • Wes Baish's avatar
    Wes Baish 1/17/2024 3:16 PM
    Not all plastics are recyclable, and that's ok! It's important to instead focus on reducing consumption of plastic products in the first place.
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    Wes Baish 1/09/2024 10:32 AM
    I've been using beeswax food wrap instead of plastic film for food covers for short term storage. I have the worst time tearing that stuff off the roll anyway.
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    Wes Baish 1/08/2024 3:52 PM
    Pro tip: while chances are good your spent spray bottle is recyclable, the spray mechanism itself is not. Simply unscrew the spray nozzle from the bottle for waste disposal and don't forget to check if the bottle is a recyclable material!
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    Wes Baish 1/04/2024 2:07 PM
    Don't go craving the tangy zip of microplastics in your single use water bottles!
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    Wes Baish 1/03/2024 4:29 PM
    Hey you daily reminder the sticker on your produce is not compostable.
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