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
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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
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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!