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Jenny Kedward

Environment & Energy Dept

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Jenny's actions

Community

Pick Up Plastic Litter

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.

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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.

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At Home

Plan a Garden

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

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Food

Swap the Snacks

I will swap 3 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

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On-the-go

Assemble a Zero Waste Kit

I will assemble and/or use a to-go bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 2 of my household members.

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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.).

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Community

SUPPORT BUSINESSES PARTICIPATING IN MNIMIZE

MNimize works to reduce single-use plastic at food service businesses. I will visit a participating location or tell a business I frequent about the resources available to them.

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Community

Share My Actions

I will make my low-waste actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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Pets

Prepare Homemade Treats

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets
    Does making your own pet treats seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?

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    Jenny Kedward 2/18/2025 7:18 AM
    I've been wanting to try DIY dog treats for awhile, and what better excuse to try than celebrating my pup's Gotcha Day. I made dog-bone shaped cookie treats using pumpkin, peanut butter, and whole wheat flour. She seems to like them!

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      Jenny Kedward 2/18/2025 1:27 PM
      It's so easy, Layl! Here's the recipe I used: https://cardamomandcoconut.com/pumpkin-peanut-butter-dog-treats/#recipe

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      Layl McDill 2/18/2025 8:21 AM
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      You've inspired me! I've got to try this!