Angela F

Community Team

"I aim to make a meaningful difference by changing the way I think about, use, and recycle plastics. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
313 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.5

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

0.6

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

70

minutes

spent learning

Angela'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.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Avoid Harmful Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Shop Used

I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Plastics 101

Learn about Local Plastics Recycling

Plastics recycling is real, and it works in the Twin Cities metro area when done correctly. I will spend 20 minutes learning about how to correctly recycle plastics in the Twin Cities and where recycled plastics end up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Angela F 2/02/2026 12:01 PM
It will help my daughter learn about responsible practices. I will get fresh air and a sense of accomplishment.

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