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Megan Kelly

U.S. Bank Plastic Eradicators

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 194 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.5
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    6.0
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    0.5
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed

Megan's actions

On-the-go

Visit a packaging-free store

I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Say no to Styrofoam

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

On-the-go

Refill travel toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me 

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make  2 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Purchase Alternative Toothpaste

I will purchase toothpaste powder or toothpaste tabs in plastic-free packaging.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY 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 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Pick Up Plastic Litter

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.

COMPLETED 2
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?


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    Megan Kelly 2/27/2025 7:06 AM
    • 4-DAY STREAK
    I have purchased a reusable utensil set for work and two sets of reusable straws for my partner and I to keep in our cars.

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    Megan Kelly 2/27/2025 6:58 AM
    • 4-DAY STREAK
    Good, hard to not dry clothes was biggest challenge

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      Megan Kelly 2/28/2025 6:47 AM
      • 4-DAY STREAK
      True! Even today will be ideal for some dry time - who knew I'd be excited for Friday laundry :D

    • Lisa Hirst Carnes's avatar
      Lisa Hirst Carnes 2/27/2025 8:05 AM
      • 19-DAY STREAK
      I agree! Maybe this will get easy in the summer.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    On-the-go
    What has been the easiest thing about using reusables at work, and what has been the hardest? Have you convinced any of your colleagues to join you in using reusables?

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    Megan Kelly 2/10/2025 7:10 AM
    • 4-DAY STREAK
    I have started building a habit of thinking about my waste footprint while building lunch in the morning. I realized that without disposable cutlery, many lunches I pack are minimal waste. Thanks plastic challenge!

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      Anandhi Chari 2/10/2025 7:21 AM
      • 18-DAY STREAK
      Using reusable coffee mugs that my organization provided me helps to minimize the plastics/throw away containers.

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    Megan Kelly 2/05/2025 8:57 AM
    • 4-DAY STREAK
    It's going well so far, have done cold laundry with hang dry and picked up litter daily.