Chris Cherne
"Working to make NSP plastic-free! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 949 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.4poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO190minutesspent learning
Chris'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.
Plastics 101
Learn about bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastic
I will learn about what different descriptions and marketing terms mean when used on plastics.
Plastics 101
Stop "wishcycling"
Contamination makes the recycling process more difficult. I will review which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my county and recycle only those items.
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.
Food
Ditch the Baggie
I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.
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.
Pets
Prepare Homemade Treats
I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Plastics 101
Avoid Harmful Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
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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Chris Cherne 2/25/2025 6:32 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
I am curious to hear if anyone has developed new plastic-free habits throughout the course of the challenge. For me, I have significantly reduced the amount of plastic bags I use and have switched to reusable bags!-
Mackenzie Foster 2/27/2025 8:52 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
Plastic bags are definitely a big one for us. If we cant use reusable bags we have been at least more creative on how we can reuse them.
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Chris Cherne 2/24/2025 1:12 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
Happy final week, everyone! -
Chris Cherne 2/21/2025 7:14 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
Happy Friday! One more week of the Plastic-Free Challenge. Let's finish strong! -
Chris Cherne 2/19/2025 6:48 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
If I decide to order grocery delivery, they always use SO MANY plastic bags! Does anyone else have this issue? Is there any way to do this in a more sustainable way?-
H McCrillis 2/20/2025 2:22 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
Yeah, you’d think they’d offer reusable bags especially if you bring them back if you shop later in person. .. unless the store doesn’t have its own delivery system and outsources to third parties like Instacard, Uber Eats, etc. 😕 -
Mackenzie Foster 2/19/2025 2:51 PM- 28-DAY STREAK
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Sara Lang 2/19/2025 1:52 PM- 28-DAY STREAK
Same thing with Target pick up, I think they may have an option for pick up to transfer to your own bags, but I have not used that feature if it is available.
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Chris Cherne 2/14/2025 7:52 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
There are only two weeks left. Let's finish strong! -
Chris Cherne 2/13/2025 10:46 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
Residents of North St. Paul: Did you know that Ramsey & Washington County's Food Scraps Pickup Program is currently available to all NSP Residents? Getting started is simple. Order your free annual supply of food scraps bags, fill your bags with food scraps throughout the week, place your food scrap bag in your garbage cart, and Done! Your food scraps will be sorted and composted. Learn more at foodscrapspickup.com!-
H McCrillis 2/14/2025 12:42 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
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Katherine Boyce 2/13/2025 2:25 PM- 28-DAY STREAK
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Chris Cherne 2/12/2025 9:21 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
I am thinking of purchasing reusable dryer balls in lieu of single-use dryer sheets. I am curious if anyone has tried these and what their thoughts are on them?-
Aliza Verma 2/13/2025 6:52 AMReusable wool dryer balls are where it is at! Some local yarn shops have them for sale and you can put a few drops of essential oil on them for a light scent. -
Mackenzie Foster 2/12/2025 1:33 PM- 28-DAY STREAK
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Krina Damien 2/12/2025 10:38 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
I've used dryer balls for a long time! The wool ones mostly, although I had a spikey plastic one for a while that eventually started to fall apart. I didn't realize that dryer sheets were leaving a coating on my fabrics! I find that my clothes might have a bit more static, but are still soft. I would highly recommend making the switch!
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Chris Cherne 2/11/2025 6:49 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
My apartment building uses BPI certified compostable coffee cups at their coffee machine. The lids are not compostable. When I get coffee, I make sure to only take the cup and not the lid. -
Chris Cherne 2/06/2025 11:29 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
I recently purchased reusable sandwich bags.
Although they are difficult to clean, it feels good not throwing away so many plastic bags!-
Sara Lang 2/10/2025 1:28 PM- 28-DAY STREAK
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Chris Cherne 2/05/2025 11:13 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
Today I learned the numbers we see on plastics are called resin codes. Although the triangle surrounding the number looks like it is easily recyclable, it actually does not tell whether you can recycle it. It is good to focus on recycling plastics that have a number 1, 2, or 5 on it.
