Tina Mielke

U.S. Bank Plastic Eradicators

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
41 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.8

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.4

pounds

packaging waste avoided

Tina's actions

At Home

Plastic-Free Caffeine Routine

I will cut single-use plastics out of my morning drink by switching to reusable coffee pods, tea infusers, and bulk beans or tea leaves.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Ditch the Baggie

I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Ditch the Plastic Wrap

I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Stop Buying Water

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

One Room Plastic Audit

Pick one room in your house and determine at least one thing you can switch out in that room from plastic based to plastic free. Report your work in daily reflections.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

When is it hardest not to use a plastic bag? What can motivate you to stick to your goal in those cases?
Tina Mielke 2/11/2025 8:26 AM
I found bio-degradable "ziplock" bags. They work great for things that are not too wet and only need to be kept for a week.

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