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Dawn Pfeilsticker

Wagner

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 251 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.4
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning

Dawn's actions

Plastics 101

Know the Numbers

The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn more about what the symbols on plastics mean.

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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.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Clean Up Pet Hair with Reusables

I will use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets, and furniture.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single-use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper to clean up in my yard.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Ditch the plastic baggies or wrap

I will ditch zippered plastic bags and/or plastic wrap and switch to reusable containers or wrap for food storage.

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Participant Feed


  • Dawn Pfeilsticker's avatar
    Dawn Pfeilsticker 2/27/2026 4:52 AM
    The challenge has made me aware of how just the smallest change can have a big impact.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Which method did you try? Do you prefer reusable containers or reusable wraps?

    Dawn Pfeilsticker's avatar
    Dawn Pfeilsticker 2/17/2026 12:13 PM
    We have found a variety of reusable containers and sandwich bags that work very well.

    • Julie DURR's avatar
      Julie DURR 2/17/2026 12:16 PM
      We use glass wear from Target; it saves on money down the road and helps the environment at the same time. The only complaint I have is that the glass chips once in a while.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How easy or difficult have you found this task? Is there a way you could rearrange your freezer to make this work better?

    Dawn Pfeilsticker's avatar
    Dawn Pfeilsticker 2/17/2026 12:12 PM
    We purchased freezer safe stackable glassware which has made it much easier to arrange the freezer.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets
    What has been your experience using a reusable pooper-scooper? How are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?

    Dawn Pfeilsticker's avatar
    Dawn Pfeilsticker 2/17/2026 12:09 PM
    Using the reusable pooper-scooper has it's convivences when your dog(s) go in the yard, but it is not something that you can carry with you when you take them for a walk.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What are the hardest scenarios for you to avoid using bottled water? How have you been able to avoid purchasing water in these situations?

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    Dawn Pfeilsticker 2/17/2026 12:04 PM
    The hardest part was to find a reusable water bottle which I liked.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets
    What reusable options have you started using to clean up pet hair?

    Dawn Pfeilsticker's avatar
    Dawn Pfeilsticker 2/17/2026 12:01 PM
    I have found a pet hairbrush works to brush hair off the couch.