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Plastic-Free Challenge

February 1 - February 28, 2026

ali farah

Normandale Environmental Chemistry

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
136 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

31

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

0.9

pounds

waste avoided

ali's actions

At Home

WASH COLD, LINE DRY

I will wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

How do you tackle hang drying clothes during cold winter months?
ali farah 2/06/2026 9:16 PM
Hang drying clothes during cold winter months can be challenging, but there's different ways I do it successfully. I usually hang clothes inside near a heater, vent, or in a room with good airflow. It may take longer to dry compared to a drying machines but it helps save energy and reduce plastic and chemical use from dryer sheets.

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