Wendy Ludwig
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 167 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO26pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.9poundswaste avoided
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Wendy's actions
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.).
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.
Pets
Buy Bulk Kitty Litter
I will purchase bulk cat litter where I can refill and keep using the same container.
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.
Pets
Clean Up Pet Hair with Reusables
I will use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets, and furniture.
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.
At Home
Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes
I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsHas using bulk cat litter been a big transition for you or your cat? What tips would you have for other cat owners?
Wendy Ludwig 2/11/2026 11:13 AMThough I haven't yet purchased the bulk cat litter represented at Urban Tails, I am planning to visit their store ((Lyndate Avenue, Mpls) to check out the product, and hopeful it can be an option for transitioning my kitties. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsWhat reusable options have you started using to clean up pet hair?
Wendy Ludwig 2/11/2026 11:08 AMI use a pet "slicker" (wire) brush to remove pet hair from rugs, furniture, towels, blankets.-
Suzanne Jaeger 2/13/2026 6:34 AMI have one of these brushes also and it works great!!! I used to use rolls of tape to do this task-so wasteful. The brush is a game changer.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeHow do you tackle hang drying clothes during cold winter months?
Wendy Ludwig 2/02/2026 4:30 AMI use a (mesh) sweater dryer rack that is placed near my laundry machines, and is 6-unit stacked. This has been part of my laundry routine for 20+ years