Nick Umland
2/28/2025 5:13 AM
- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
It's been great focusing on reducing the amount of plastic we bring into our house
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Greg Waldorf 2/28/2025 9:51 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
February 1 - February 28, 2025
Nick Umland
"To kick plastic to the curb once and for all. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,085 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO56zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.9poundswaste avoided
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UP TO2.8poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO140minutesspent learning
Nick's actions
Plastics 101
Avoid Harmful Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
At Home
Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes
I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.
Food
Swap the Snacks
I will swap 2 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.
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.
Food
Ditch the Baggie
I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.
Plastics 101
Read Plastic-Free Challenge emails
I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies or homemade or bulk items benefit your household?
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Nick Umland 2/28/2025 5:13 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
Last day everyone! I think we've got this -
Nick Umland 2/27/2025 5:01 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
We are so darn close to taking this home y'all! -
Nick Umland 2/26/2025 5:53 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
Only 3 days left in the challenge! -
Nick Umland 2/25/2025 5:12 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
Down the home stretch we come! Things are looking up! -
Nick Umland 2/24/2025 5:12 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
Let's get it this week!!!-
Greg Waldorf 2/25/2025 9:50 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
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John Zobac 2/24/2025 8:44 AM
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Nick Umland 2/21/2025 5:53 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
Keep up the great work team, we are squarely in 2nd-
Greg Waldorf 2/21/2025 7:32 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
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Nick Umland 2/20/2025 5:55 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
Keep up the great work team! -
Nick Umland 2/19/2025 11:46 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
We are so close to second place! Let's get it! -
Nick Umland 2/14/2025 5:53 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 28-DAY STREAK
Keep it up everyone...you're doing great!