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Kendra Durkee

Washington County Staff

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 94 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.6
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    4.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.6
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic bottle
    not sent to the landfill

Kendra's actions

Kids

Provide Alternatives

I will provide daily plastic-free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cutlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Plan a Garden

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

At Home

Buy better gum

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 4 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    On-the-go
    How can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?

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    Kendra Durkee 2/11/2025 6:17 AM
    A lot of fast-food places use plastic utensils and put one in every to go bag. I think a way the community can get away from this, is all to go orders should not have plastic utensils included, and all dine in individuals should use reusable utensils.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How has removing your single-use plastics impacted your caffeine routine?

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    Kendra Durkee 2/11/2025 6:13 AM
    I love using my Yeti for all of my morning caffeine. I will use it when I go to Kwik Trip for a coffee or while I make one at home!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Kendra Durkee 2/11/2025 6:11 AM
    Since moving into my home in June, my boyfriend and I have always wanted to grow our own fresh items right in our backyard. I believe the other benefits of growing our own garden will be learning to care for it properly and patience while we wait for it to produce items!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How difficult (or easy!) has it been for you to cut dryer sheets from your laundry routine?

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    Kendra Durkee 2/11/2025 6:08 AM
    I have always wanted to find an alternative to dryer sheets as I would just throw away dryer sheets after their one-time use. Once entering this challenge, I thought it was a perfect time to ditch the dryer sheets.

    • Nancy Ninteman's avatar
      Nancy Ninteman 2/11/2025 6:46 AM
      • 23-DAY STREAK
      I've been using the dryer balls now for a few years. I like them and add a drop or two of lavender oil to give a little fresh smell to the clothes. Lovely!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kids
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) does your household use regularly, and what substitutes are you trying?

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    Kendra Durkee 2/11/2025 5:59 AM
    In my household, we use a lot of snack baggies for fruit, so I decided to start using more glass containers for those items.