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Plastic-Free Challenge

February 1 - February 28, 2025

Samantha Midby

Washington County Staff

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
99 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Samantha's actions

Personal Care

Switch to compostable floss

I will switch to compostable floss in a reusable container.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Choose sustainable suds

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with solid bars or refillable options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Switch to a natural loofah or wash cloth

I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make 2 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

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

Participant Feed

Samantha Midby 2/19/2025 7:58 AM
given i have already tried to limit plastic, this challenge is engaging my brain to find additional ways

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- Suzanne Jaeger 2/19/2025 9:34 AM
  - TEAM CAPTAIN
  - 16-DAY STREAK
  I keep looking for new ways to reduce and eliminate plastic and continue to find new switches.
  example: used a glass canning jar to put away leftovers instead of tupperware.
  
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