Ashley Nix

Normandale Environmental Chemistry

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
171 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

73

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

15

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

1.4

pounds

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

2.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Ashley's actions

Community

Pick Up Plastic Litter

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Put compostable plastics in the right place

I will make sure any BPI-certified compostable plastic products I use will be disposed of correctly by putting them in my curbside compost/food scraps bin or taking them to a drop-off location and not placing them in the regular recycling.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Shop Used

I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

UNCOMPLETED
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

At Home

WASH COLD, LINE DRY

I will wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Single-Use Plastic for Freezing Food

I will use reusable containers when freezing food and opt for glass or metal when purchasing new containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Ashley Nix 2/08/2026 7:59 PM
I've done all of my grocery shopping today using reusable bags from home. This is something I don't normally think to do. I also washed all of my laundry in cold water this weekend and lined dried in my basement.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some low-waste or reusable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable? Are there any items where it would be difficult to avoid plastic waste?
Ashley Nix 2/08/2026 7:55 PM
Most of my containers for spices and others seasonings are single use. The way I can reduce the use of single use containers is buying in bulk and transferring into glass containers. It will always be difficult to avoid plastic waste because everything is sold in a plastic container or some sort of plastic wrap.

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- Brandon Rathbun 2/09/2026 2:50 AM
  Everything is plastic nowadays its hard not to buy or waste plastic. Wish these manufacturers would choose a better alternative.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

What kinds of items have been easy for you to find used? What has been hard?
Ashley Nix 2/08/2026 7:50 PM
I find it hard to find anything used if you do not go to a second hand store. I have managed to thrift containers and clothes so far.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Ashley Nix 2/04/2026 7:48 PM
I felt like I was contributing to my community. It's interesting that such a small act can feel so good. I'm excited to do it again tomorrow.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

How do you tackle hang drying clothes during cold winter months?
Ashley Nix 2/04/2026 12:44 PM
I made a clothes line in my basement that makes it easy to dry my clothes without using the dryer.

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- Abiha Juwairiya 2/04/2026 4:05 PM
  Hi Ashley! That's a smart idea! I've been using chairs and the stair railing in my house but I always run out of space. I'll definitely look into moving some of it to the basement.
  
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Ashley Nix 2/04/2026 9:59 AM
This challenge has bee surprisingly easy to do! I have made better choices about what products I buy and use in my home! It's amazing that small changes can make a big difference!

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