Dealla Dones-Rodriguez

Hennepin County WIC

"Reduce, reuse and repurpose! "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
548 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

45

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

8.2

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

8.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

pounds

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

21

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

19

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill

Dealla 's actions

Food

Stop Buying Water

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Support a Sharing Economy

I will support the sharing economy by joining a community tool exchange, toy library, or buy nothing group.

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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Single-Use Plastic for Freezing Food

I will use reusable containers when freezing food and opt for glass or metal when purchasing new containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Pack a Lunch

I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
On-the-go

Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? Are there any situations where you still struggle to use a reusable mug?
Dealla Dones-Rodriguez 2/23/2025 3:07 PM
Always feel great when I don't use a disposable cup. Forgetting my mug at times.

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- Julie DURR 2/24/2025 5:43 AM
  
  28-DAY STREAK
  I made the change several years ago and I never looked back. We are saving the planet one cup at a time.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
On-the-go

Can you think of any scenarios where using your own bottle is harder? How can you make sure not to get a disposable bottle in that case?
Dealla Dones-Rodriguez 2/23/2025 3:02 PM
Forgot your water bottle at home. You could leave an extra, clean bottle at work.

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- Julie DURR 2/24/2025 5:52 AM
  
  28-DAY STREAK
  We use a hydra water bottle when we are riding our ATV. This keeps the water ice cold for several days. (We know this from leaving it in the RZR on the way home from our trips.)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
On-the-go

What are some of the unexpected benefits of bringing your own lunch?
Dealla Dones-Rodriguez 2/20/2025 11:39 AM
Healthier and less waste.

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- Jenny Wood 2/21/2025 8:35 AM
  Yes!!! 100%
  
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Dealla Dones-Rodriguez 2/12/2025 7:18 AM
Great-love the incentives!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How easy or difficult have you found this task? Is there a way you could rearrange your freezer to make this work better?
Dealla Dones-Rodriguez 2/07/2025 8:28 AM
Not as easy, as space is limited in fridge. Re-arranging at times works, and at other times doesn't.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What are the hardest scenarios for you to avoid using bottled water? How have you been able to avoid purchasing water in these situations?
Dealla Dones-Rodriguez 2/07/2025 8:27 AM
Forgetting a water bottle. Most of time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How has joining a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with the stuff you use and with your friends, family and/or neighbors?
Dealla Dones-Rodriguez 2/07/2025 8:26 AM
Reduce waste and cost for family, friends and the community.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Why do you think these products have so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
Dealla Dones-Rodriguez 2/07/2025 8:22 AM
To protect perishables. Meant to protect both, but alternatives are needed.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some low-waste or reusable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable? Are there any items where it would be difficult to avoid plastic waste?
Dealla Dones-Rodriguez 2/07/2025 8:20 AM
Buying by bulk and not using plastic to bag it, or re-use plastic bags to bag it. Could try to buy in bulk at some stores and co-ops, but co-ops are spendy.

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