Delane Wetterlin

City of Minnetonka

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
200 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.8

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.4

pounds

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

2.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

45

minutes

spent learning

Delane's actions

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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make 2 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Complete a waste audit

I will spend 15 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Estimate Your Plastic Footprint

I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Delane Wetterlin 2/10/2025 5:08 AM
The challenge is helping me stay aware of how much plastic is part of the daily routine. It feels good to see where usage can be eliminated.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

When is it hardest not to use a plastic bag? What can motivate you to stick to your goal in those cases?
Delane Wetterlin 2/05/2025 8:22 AM
If I am traveling and want to take a few snacks with me, I find plastic bags easier. I need to be better about tucking them back into my luggage and rinsing/reusing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

Which household cleaners did you try making? Have you been able to simplify your cleaning routine?
Delane Wetterlin 2/05/2025 8:21 AM
I have been using vinegar and baking soda to clean my kitchen sink. So easy and it looks great.

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