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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 28, 2025
Christy Bishop's avatar

Christy Bishop

Three Rivers Park District Staff

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 489 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.3
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.1
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    14
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    26
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning

Christy's actions

On-the-go

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Plastic-Free Caffeine Routine

I will cut single-use plastics out of my morning drink by switching to reusable coffee pods, tea infusers, and bulk beans or tea leaves.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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

On-the-go

Use A Reusable Mug or Cup

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • Christy Bishop's avatar
    Christy Bishop 2/04/2025 12:25 PM
    • 14-DAY STREAK
    Highly recommend a documentary on Netflix called "Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy". It's not only about plastic, but definitely shows consumerism with interesting takes and graphics. It's scary how much gets thrown away and wasted in our country.
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