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Dustin Pelikan

Niron Magnetics

"This year my goal is to educate more people about harmful plastics and recycling. "

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,461 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    88
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.2
    pounds
    waste recycled
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted

Dustin's actions

Community

Write letters, emails or sign petitions

I will write or sign 1 letters, emails or petitions to advocate my position on plastic-free policies. 

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

Use Plastic-Free Beauty Packaging

I will use beauty products that come in plastic-free packaging or refillable packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Buy better gum

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Recycle Plastic Caps

I will recycle 1 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Recycle Plastic Bags

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Avoid Harmful Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Kids

Make Thoughtful Toy Purchases

I will buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or I will make my own toys from repurposed items found in my home!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Support a Sharing Economy

I will support the sharing economy by joining a community tool exchange, toy library, or buy nothing group.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Dustin Pelikan 2/28/2025 5:41 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    It’s quite sad that the plastic free challenge is ending today, but I encourage all of you to continue your plastic free awareness and practicing good habits and I look forward to seeing you all next year.

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    Dustin Pelikan 2/27/2025 6:15 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    with all this warm weather lately, I'm thinking I need to pull my bike out and dust it off.

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    Dustin Pelikan 2/26/2025 7:27 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    "There is hope for the trillions of tones of plastic waste out there, but it's still years away." - Read a great article about new plastic eating microbes and bacteria. But remember we can all do our part to help reduce plastic consumption.

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    Dustin Pelikan 2/25/2025 3:04 PM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    Plastic has many uses and benefits, unfortunately more than 40% of plastic is used just once before it is thrown away.
    And in case you didn't know, plastic lasts a long long time. Fight the war on single use plastic and encourage others to recycle to reduce manufacturing of more plastic.

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      Nick Umland 2/26/2025 8:07 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      So disappointing in how high that number is :(

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    Dustin Pelikan 2/24/2025 11:23 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest. lol

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    Dustin Pelikan 2/23/2025 7:18 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    Must get outside today and take a walk. If you do the same consider taking a bag for picking up plastic litter too.

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    Dustin Pelikan 2/22/2025 9:33 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    Don't forget today is the Tare Market sale!

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      Krina Damien 2/22/2025 8:44 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      Did you find anything that you needed? I couldn’t make it today but plan to go tomorrow!

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    Dustin Pelikan 2/21/2025 7:58 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    TGIF, hope you all have a great weekend plastic warriors.

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    Dustin Pelikan 2/20/2025 6:42 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    If you have never been to Tare Market this weekend would be a great time to go because they are having a SALE.

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    Dustin Pelikan 2/19/2025 10:29 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    for plastic free gum, I recommend True Gum. The flavors are great and it's all plastic free.