Chris Kostelec
"plastics bad"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 705 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO16plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO26pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO39pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO15advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
Chris's actions
Community
Support a Sharing Economy
I will support the sharing economy by joining a community tool exchange, toy library, or buy nothing group.
Personal Care
Use Plastic-Free Beauty Packaging
I will use beauty products that come in plastic-free packaging or refillable packaging.
Plastics 101
Avoid Harmful Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
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.
On-the-go
Improve recycling at work
I will encourage my workplace to improve their recycling program.
Community
Pick Up Plastic Litter
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.
On-the-go
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Personal Care
Purchase Alternative Toothpaste
I will purchase toothpaste powder or toothpaste tabs in plastic-free packaging.
Plastics 101
Estimate Your Plastic Footprint
I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.
Food
Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Participant Feed
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Chris Kostelec 2/12/2026 12:56 PMOne pro of avoiding plastic: just not buying stuff in general, especially in the food dept. I've been eating a lot of "old groceries" I had.-
Charles Schaller 2/12/2026 1:28 PM -
Lisa Hirst Carnes 2/12/2026 1:01 PM
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Chris Kostelec 2/10/2026 10:26 AMI just realized I could be getting more points doing 1. My own post 2. Replying to others
There goes 50 points so far noooooo -
Chris Kostelec 2/08/2026 3:08 PMCan anyone confirm? From what I understand you DONT need to remove labels from plastic before recycling, BUT it probably makes the recycling more efficient if labels are removed. (Hennepin btw)-
Lisa Hirst Carnes 2/08/2026 6:32 PMYou are correct, you don't need to remove the labels. Thankfully! Some labels are really tough to get off. Removing labels probably helps reduce contamination? I
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Chris Kostelec 2/05/2026 7:50 AMAnyone else now "that annoying person at work doing the Plastic Challenge"? I'll wear it with pride. ;)-
Dustin Pelikan 2/08/2026 8:05 AM
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Chris Kostelec 2/03/2026 12:59 PMPart of my challenge is going through our apartment's free-room and recycling random plastic garbage that people think people want (random containers, etc). Most likely these would just be trashed so I suppose I'm doing a lil something good. -
Chris Kostelec 2/02/2026 8:43 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareCurrently, most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. What has been your experience using plastic-free toothpaste options? How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?
Chris Kostelec 2/02/2026 8:42 AMUnfortunately the only thing that will convince big business is our purchasing habits. I don't have any faith in any large organization to do the right thing on their own, so this is the only way to affect change, even in our little way. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWith the change in your products and routine, do you feel your appearance has also changed, or do your new products achieve the same outcomes?
Chris Kostelec 2/02/2026 8:41 AMSame appearance, less plastic! The only unfortunate part is it can be difficult to find products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOn-the-goDoes your workplace have a good recycling program? What could be improved?
Chris Kostelec 2/02/2026 8:40 AMMy workplace is my home, so it's all on me to be dedicated. :)-
Julie DURR 2/02/2026 9:32 AMWe don't recycle our shrink wrap, please provide your ideas or how does your company recycle used shrink wrap from pallets?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPlastics 101What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Chris Kostelec 2/02/2026 8:39 AMEven though at home I don't much much plastic, all the times going out or at events really adds up.
