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Diane Meier

City of Minnetonka

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 287 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.6
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    14
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    8.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pound
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    50
    minutes
    spent learning

Diane'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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Learn about bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastic

I will learn about what different descriptions and marketing terms mean when used on plastics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Switch to compostable floss

I will switch to compostable floss in a reusable container.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Choose Natural Clothing Fibers

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Visit a packaging-free store

I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Purchase Alternative Toothpaste

I will purchase toothpaste powder or toothpaste tabs in plastic-free packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Choose Plastic-Free Deodorant

I will use deodorant that is a plastic-free bar, in a tin or a jar, or I will make my own.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


  • Diane Meier's avatar
    Diane Meier 2/13/2025 9:00 AM
    • 6-DAY STREAK
    I would encourage everyone to visit TARE MARKET in person or virtually. Great resource for plastic free / package free cleaning products (in bulk) and grains, peanut butter etc in bulk.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care
    What benefits have you noticed after switching deodorant? Softer skin? Better scent? More peace of mind?

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    Diane Meier 2/09/2025 9:22 AM
    • 6-DAY STREAK
    Scent and peace of mind safety wise

    • S Weatherston's avatar
      S Weatherston 2/09/2025 1:13 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 3-DAY STREAK
      Has anyone here used Native brand? I think they have a paper wrapper. Right now I use Tom's plain in a plastic bottle.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care
    Currently, 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?

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    Diane Meier 2/09/2025 9:19 AM
    • 6-DAY STREAK
    Fluoride medically is critical for decreasing carious teeth (cavities). I disagree with these non fluoride alternatives. However, I am trialing etee fluoride brand tablets.

    • H McCrillis 's avatar
      H McCrillis 2/10/2025 12:36 AM
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      Yeah, I don’t understand why they’ve removed the fluoride. ?_?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care
    Flossing is a hard habit to maintain for a lot of people! Does making your flossing routine more sustainable give you motivation to keep up this notoriously difficult habit?

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    Diane Meier 2/09/2025 9:12 AM
    • 6-DAY STREAK
    Time to choose and purchase sustainable non nylon floss - likely bamboo
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    On-the-go
    Did you find anything at the store that you didn't expect? What was it, and did you find it useful?

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    Diane Meier 2/09/2025 9:08 AM
    • 6-DAY STREAK
    Tare Market is excellent with bulk grains and non packaged cleaning products.

    • Bina Nikrin's avatar
      Bina Nikrin 2/19/2025 10:25 AM
      I was surprised they have biodegradable bags for landfill dog poop!

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

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    Diane Meier 2/09/2025 9:05 AM
    • 6-DAY STREAK
    1. Diminish micro and nanoplastics.
    2. Cotton and wool fibers better tolerated.