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Jenny McGee

Wagner

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 266 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.7
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.6
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    0.9
    pounds
    waste recycled
  • UP TO
    2.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    55
    minutes
    spent learning

Jenny's actions

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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

COMPLETED
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Recycle Plastic Caps

I will recycle 4 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use A Reusable Mug or Cup

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

On-the-go

Assemble a Zero Waste Kit

I will assemble and/or use a to-go bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 2 of my household members.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    On-the-go
    Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? Are there any situations where you still struggle to use a reusable mug?

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    Jenny McGee 2/20/2025 1:31 PM
    The only time I struggle is when I use a mug because I don't like my coffee to get cold, but otherwise, it is not difficult to ditch the plastic/paper cup for something I can wash and reuse.

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      Jenny McGee 2/21/2025 1:10 PM
      I am in MN BUT I don't go to the state fair (terrible I know :D). But I bet I could find something like that elsewhere. Can't wait to try it out!

    • Demi Turner's avatar
      Demi Turner 2/21/2025 8:45 AM
      • 17-DAY STREAK
      I've heard that the little electric mug warmers help a lot! Maybe that's something you could utilize?

    • Anandhi  Chari's avatar
      Anandhi Chari 2/20/2025 2:15 PM
      • 18-DAY STREAK
      If you are in MN, go to state fair where they give away those reusable rubbers to hold around the coffee mug!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Plastics 101
    What are some things you can do to avoid using plastic bottles and plastic caps in the first place?

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    Jenny McGee 2/18/2025 1:30 PM
    Drink water from reusable, washable containers. Some drinks come in glass bottles.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets
    What reusable options have you started using to clean up pet hair?

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    Jenny McGee 2/18/2025 1:22 PM
    I love the gloves recommended and I NEED new ones. I added them to my Amazon home wish list!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How difficult (or easy!) has it been for you to cut dryer sheets from your laundry routine?

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    Jenny McGee 2/17/2025 1:51 PM
    This is easy! I already have baking soda, and I love the idea of making your own from old clothes.