Trevor Klinsing

Normandale Environmental Chemistry

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173 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

22

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

0.7

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

0.5

pounds

waste recycled

Trevor's actions

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.

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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.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Recycle Plastic Caps

I will recycle 3 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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?
Trevor Klinsing 2/12/2026 3:23 PM
Usually when I'm on the go or with friends and we stop at a gas station or something. I can be very prone to grabbing a bottle but I've started to try and bring a refillable wherever I go, and even if I do use a plastic bottle I reuse as well so I'm not using any more plastic

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Plastics 101

What are some things you can do to avoid using plastic bottles and plastic caps in the first place?
Trevor Klinsing 2/09/2026 9:45 AM
Try using reusable bottles or even reusing the plastic bottles, which will help reduce plastic use overall

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- Abiha Juwairiya 2/09/2026 4:47 PM
  Great point! It’s definitely better to reuse a plastic water bottle than just throwing it away, but it’s even better to avoid using one in the first place. Unfortunately, sometimes the situation can’t be helped, so it’s also a good idea to consider investing in a water filter and glass cups for home use—especially if the tap water isn’t safe in your area.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
On-the-go

Why do you think Styrofoam is still so common despite what we know about its health effects? How do you think we can collectively move away from using it?
Trevor Klinsing 2/07/2026 4:29 PM
I think it's so common because of the cost to make. We need to find a new, natural way to make a form of natural Styrofoam that costs about the same to make or even cheaper.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

What maintenance steps do you take to keep your electronics in good working order?
Trevor Klinsing 2/06/2026 5:15 PM
I consistently use a phone case and screen protector to avoid major damage to my phone's hardware. I almost never get a new phone unless i absolutely have to

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