Ruth Carp
2/14/2025 8:01 PM
- 2-DAY STREAK
keeping it simple - using cloth tablecloth & napkins, plants, special dishes, attractive presentation of food.
February 1 - February 28, 2025
Ruth Carp
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 154 TOTAL
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
Ruth's actions
Plastics 101
Estimate Your Plastic Footprint
I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.
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.
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.
Community
DITCH DISPOSABLES AT YOUR PARTY
I will avoid using disposables, such as balloons, table covers and single-use favors as well as disposable plates, cups and utensils for special occasions.
Community
Support a Sharing Economy
I will support the sharing economy by joining a community tool exchange, toy library, or buy nothing group.
At Home
Swap Sponges for Longer Lasting Reusable Options
I will ditch the sponge and use a reusable or compostable option such as a brush, scrubber or dishrag instead.
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?
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Ruth Carp 2/28/2025 9:26 PM- 2-DAY STREAK
I have begun using laundry detergent eco strips instead of purchasing liquid detergent. -
Ruth Carp 2/22/2025 6:54 PM- 2-DAY STREAK
I shopped at Lakewinds today and came home with fresh veggies in bags I brought from home, cartons of orange juice, meat wrapped in paper from the butcher, bulk nuts and craisins in paper bags, & other food in compos-table containers - all told, no plastic.-
Michelle B 2/24/2025 11:57 AM- 24-DAY STREAK
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Annie Deutsch 2/22/2025 7:56 PM- 10-DAY STREAK
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Ruth Carp 2/16/2025 3:19 PM- 2-DAY STREAK
When shopping for groceries today, I purchased milk in a carton which can be recycled rather than in a plastic bottle. I brought bags from home for my fresh vegetables and bought no vegetables already packaged in plastic.-
Brandon Rathbun 2/17/2025 2:16 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
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Ruth Carp 2/14/2025 8:13 PM- 2-DAY STREAK
I have been concerned about the problems with plastic for years and thus I have been avoiding purchasing items in plastic containers or wrapped in plastic for years. I choose to go without rather than purchase items in plastic. At events where water is offered in plastic bottles, I always refuse whatever beverage is offered unless it is not in plastic. I do accept compos-table cups. I joined the challenge to help Minnetonka improve its standing in this regard.-
Michelle B 2/15/2025 6:42 AM- 24-DAY STREAK
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H McCrillis 2/15/2025 1:24 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow did you decorate for your party? How will you use these decorations again?
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Ruth Carp 1/19/2025 3:52 PM- 2-DAY STREAK
It is hard to choose actions because I have been avoiding the purchase of items in plastic for years. Years ago I stopped using frozen food because it is in plastic. I take my own bags to the grocery stores, including my own bags for produce. I have gone without fruits that are only sold in plastic at the grocery store, which means, for example, I only purchase strawberries, which are a favorite of mine, when I can get them at a farmer's stand in a box.-
Krina Damien 1/21/2025 12:58 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
Berries are the most difficult thing to buy plastic-free! Do you freeze a lot of your own produce when it's seasonal then? I really struggle with this!