Reham Kassab

Normandale Environmental Chemistry

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
249 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

0.9

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning

Reham's actions

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

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

UNCOMPLETED
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

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 0
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 0
DAILY 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

At Home

Extend the Life of Electronics

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reham Kassab 2/04/2026 6:59 PM
Before knowing about the plastic-free challenge, I thought that the small acts I did toward helping the environment didn't do much to make a difference. Now, I'm optimistic after seeing that many of us are making sustainable choices in our lifestyles that helps us create a large and positive impact together!

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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?
Reham Kassab 2/04/2026 6:24 PM
Instead of using disposable wipes for cleaning, I have been using a clean, reusable cloth with soap or other cleaning supplies I have. I'm pretty satisfied with the results because I noticed that wipes seem to damage wood sealants so I'm glad I caught that early on. On a side note, I didn't know that the wipes themselves were made of plastic, so that came to be quite a surprise!

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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?
Reham Kassab 2/01/2026 12:16 PM
The hardest scenarios for me to avoid bottled water is when I'm somewhere other than my house and get thirsty so I'm put in a situation where I buy from a vending machine or store refrigerator. I've actually stopped buying bottled water and instead carry around a stainless-steel water bottle and find it to be very convenient. It holds a lot of water, it stays cool for long periods of time, and keeps me well hydrated.

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Reham Kassab 1/20/2026 9:27 PM
I've been reading a little more about the different numbers on plastic. I thought recycling was simply 3 categories: metal, plastics, and paper/cardboard. I never realized that there were in fact numbers on said plastics and that they meant different things when recycling them.

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Reham Kassab 1/19/2026 5:43 PM
Hi everyone! I'm excited to start this challenge and changing my habits for the better. Today instead of using disposable wipes to clean the table, I used a cloth instead. I will try doing this more often!

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