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, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

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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?
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!
  
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- 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?
  
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- 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!
  
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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?
Jenny McGee 2/18/2025 1:30 PM
Drink water from reusable, washable containers. Some drinks come in glass bottles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets

What reusable options have you started using to clean up pet hair?
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!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

How difficult (or easy!) has it been for you to cut dryer sheets from your laundry routine?
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.

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