Be part of the solution with the Plastic-Free Challenge .

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February 1 - February 28, 2025

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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?

Lisa Hirst Carnes 3/02/2025 7:35 PM
- 19-DAY STREAK
Thank you to the people behind the Plastic-Free Challenge! I learned a lot and have made some lasting changes.

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Susan k 2/27/2025 8:33 AM
Just returned from our community compost bin-

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Lisa Hirst Carnes 2/26/2025 4:58 AM
- 19-DAY STREAK
The Twin Cities Has a Trash Problem. Can We Compost Our Way Out of It? Good article about composting and recycling in the Twin Cities.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care

Currently, most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. What has been your experience using plastic-free toothpaste options? How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?
David Carnes 2/25/2025 7:04 AM
Digging my toothpaste tablets - who knew?!

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- Suzanne Jaeger 2/25/2025 7:17 AM
  
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  16-DAY STREAK
  I also use toothpaste tabs and LOVE them. No plastic and I end up with a lovely glass jar I can reuse or recycle. My local co-op sells them in bulk and I also buy online other plastic free products from Etee in Canada.
  
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Lisa Hirst Carnes 2/25/2025 4:59 AM
- 19-DAY STREAK
Fake Spring means taking a quick walk after lunch and picking up garbage on the block. Have a great Tuesday everyone!

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Lisa Hirst Carnes 2/24/2025 9:57 AM
- 19-DAY STREAK
I hosted a small event at my home this weekend, intentionally incorporating the plastic-free challenge into my planning and hosting decisions. Instead of disposable products, I chose reusable options, recycled wrapping paper whenever possible, opted for biodegradable balloons, and passed along decorations afterward for future use. Yay!

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- Krina Damien 2/24/2025 10:58 AM
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  - 28-DAY STREAK
  Biodegradable balloons?! I didn't even know that was a thing! I will definitely be looking for those!
  
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Lisa Hirst Carnes 2/21/2025 8:46 AM
- 19-DAY STREAK
Buying and storing bulk not only tastes better, is better quality, it looks better in the cupboard. Triple win!

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Sam Ketcham 2/20/2025 7:47 AM
Some thoughts: no plastic = healthier food choices! I wish it was summer because I would be having the plastic-free time of my life at farmers markets! Lunchtime sandwiches wrapped in tin-foil are so much more satisfying than plastic-bag sammies! When in-doubt, think of a thankful sea turtle!

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Lisa Hirst Carnes 2/17/2025 3:34 PM
- 19-DAY STREAK
We made the switch to toothpaste pellets! No more messy plastic tubes.

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Sam Ketcham 2/17/2025 7:17 AM
Went to a movie yesterday. Knew that the popcorn and soda containers were cardboard but that candy would be a challenge. My solution? Make cookies ahead of time, put them in my pocket, and sneak em' in. SO much better than the overpriced gummy worms that I would have got (which I'm sure probably have a little plastic in them...who even knows what's in those things, anyway?) New habits, new traditions?

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- Katherine Boyce 2/17/2025 7:20 AM
  - 28-DAY STREAK
  Nice! Sneaking food into movie theaters is exhilarating in general, so the plastic-free motivation is another level experience!
  
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The Twin Cities Has a Trash Problem. Can We Compost Our Way Out of It? Good article about composting and recycling in the Twin Cities.