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Wendy Ludwig

U.S. Bank Plastic Free Avengers

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 167 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    26
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.9
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent 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.).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Buy Bulk Kitty Litter

I will purchase bulk cat litter where I can refill and keep using the same container.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets
    Has using bulk cat litter been a big transition for you or your cat? What tips would you have for other cat owners?

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    Wendy Ludwig 2/11/2026 11:13 AM
    Though 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 QUESTION
    Pets
    What reusable options have you started using to clean up pet hair?

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    Wendy Ludwig 2/11/2026 11:08 AM
    I use a pet "slicker" (wire) brush to remove pet hair from rugs, furniture, towels, blankets.

    • Suzanne Jaeger's avatar
      Suzanne Jaeger 2/13/2026 6:34 AM
      I 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.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How do you tackle hang drying clothes during cold winter months?

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    Wendy Ludwig 2/02/2026 4:30 AM
    I 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