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Farida Kashif

U.S. Bank Plastic Eradicators

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 584 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    28
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    124
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    14
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.9
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    1.8
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic bottle
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    70
    minutes
    spent learning

Farida's actions

Food

Ditch the Plastic Wrap

I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Use reusable to-go containers

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Buy Reusable Bathroom Products

I will replace my [item] with a reusable [item] in the bathroom (disposable cups, makeup wipes and soap dispensers, etc.).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make  1 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

REUSE TRASH BAGS BEFORE PURCHASING NEW

I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags to line my trash bins (or go without plastic liners) and offset using as many new bags as possible.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Make Your Own

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY 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 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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
    At Home
    How have you modified your cleaning routine to make sure you aren't using disposable wipes? Are you satisfied with the results?

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    Farida Kashif 2/28/2025 12:36 PM
    • 14-DAY STREAK
    I have been using microfiber cleaning cloths instead of disposable wipes. Yes! I am really satisfied with the results.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Which method did you try? Do you prefer reusable containers or reusable wraps?

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    Farida Kashif 2/25/2025 9:12 AM
    • 14-DAY STREAK
    I got reusable silicon wraps from a store. Those are easily washable.

    • Julie DURR's avatar
      Julie DURR 2/26/2025 5:17 AM
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      I use glass containers and I have rubber lids from Tupperware that fit any size dish.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Which household cleaners did you try making? Have you been able to simplify your cleaning routine?

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    Farida Kashif 2/18/2025 8:33 AM
    • 14-DAY STREAK
    Used groove concentrated glass cleaner, mixed with water and filled in reusable glass spray bottle. This definitely simplifies cleaning, and it does save plastics waste,
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How do you tackle hang drying clothes during cold winter months?

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    Farida Kashif 2/14/2025 8:48 AM
    • 14-DAY STREAK
    I have a drying rack in the laundry room, with the heat on, can easily line dry cloths.