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Nick Umland

Niron Magnetics

"To kick plastic to the curb once and for all. "

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,085 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    56
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    11
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.9
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    2.8
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    140
    minutes
    spent learning

Nick's actions

Plastics 101

Avoid Harmful Plastics

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

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Ditch the Baggie

I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How 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
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    It's been great focusing on reducing the amount of plastic we bring into our house

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    Nick Umland 2/28/2025 5:13 AM
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    Last day everyone! I think we've got this

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    Nick Umland 2/27/2025 5:01 AM
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    We are so darn close to taking this home y'all!

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    Nick Umland 2/26/2025 5:53 AM
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    Only 3 days left in the challenge!

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    Nick Umland 2/25/2025 5:12 AM
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    Down the home stretch we come! Things are looking up!

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    Nick Umland 2/24/2025 5:12 AM
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    Let's get it this week!!!

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    Nick Umland 2/21/2025 5:53 AM
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    Keep up the great work team, we are squarely in 2nd

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    Nick Umland 2/20/2025 5:55 AM
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    Keep up the great work team!

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    Nick Umland 2/19/2025 11:46 AM
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    We are so close to second place! Let's get it!

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    Nick Umland 2/14/2025 5:53 AM
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    Keep it up everyone...you're doing great!