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Hennepin County | Ramsey County | Washington County
Plastic-Free Challenge
February 1 - February 28, 2025
Aliza Verma's avatar

Aliza Verma

Team North St. Paul

"Working to do a bit better each day! "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 391 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    38
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    13
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    88
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.5
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    3.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Aliza's actions

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 4 of my household members.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Visit a packaging-free store

I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.

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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Choose sustainable suds

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with solid bars or refillable options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Personal Care

Switch to a Plastic-Free Shave

I will replace my disposable plastic razors with a steel safety razor.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Use reusable to-go containers

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • Aliza Verma's avatar
    Aliza Verma 2/13/2025 6:46 AM
    So far so good, a lot of little changes that are slowly adding up. I am looking forward to my first trip to a refill store maybe this weekend!
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