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Plastic-Free Challenge

February 1 - February 28, 2026

Kirsten Santelices

Golden Valley Community

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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

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.

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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.

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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?
Kirsten Santelices 2/06/2026 1:11 PM
Most of my plastic waste comes from ordering food. I try to reuse the plastic in those cases. We also buy a lot of single-use snacks for the kids to bring to school and activities. That is our biggest plastic waste.

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