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Plastic-Free Challenge

February 1 - February 28, 2025

Leah Bruch

Washington County Staff

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
292 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.8

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.4

pounds

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

40

minutes

spent learning

Leah's 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 8
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

Ditch the Baggie

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

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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

When is it hardest not to use a plastic bag? What can motivate you to stick to your goal in those cases?
Leah Bruch 2/11/2025 5:13 AM
Packing my lunch, but I have found glass containers to use for when I go into the office or to appointments.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

How has removing your single-use plastics impacted your caffeine routine?
Leah Bruch 2/11/2025 5:12 AM
I drink coffee at home throughout the work week and we have the ability to bring our reusable coffee cups to the coffee shop.

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