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Christina Permenter

Hennepin County WIC

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 116 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.6
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.4
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    3.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning

Christina's actions

Kids

Choose alternatives to balloons

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 10 minutes learning about eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Make Your Own

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Buy better gum

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make  3 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 3 of my household members.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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