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Welcome to Plastic-Free Challenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Plastic-Free Challenge expert in no time!

Hennepin County | Ramsey County | Washington County
Plastic-Free Challenge
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?

  • Cher Sulerud's avatar
    Cher Sulerud 2/27/2025 3:02 PM
    i bought a bamboo toothbrush. But when I went to buy an alternative to plastic toothpaste tubes the alternatives had plastic lids. Has anyone found a toothpaste that has no plastic?
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    • Katherine Boyce's avatar
      Katherine Boyce 2/27/2025 5:19 PM
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      Yes, Huppy Tooth Tablets come in a little metal container. The Tare Market and the Eastside Food Coop both have bulk refills available.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Which method did you try? Do you prefer reusable containers or reusable wraps?
    Carol Masters's avatar
    Carol Masters 2/21/2025 12:01 PM
    reused Saran Wrap on paper plate to cover stack of banana bread at coffee table
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  • Carol Masters's avatar
    Carol Masters 2/20/2025 8:43 AM
    I almost never buy water in plastic bottles.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How easy or difficult have you found this task? Is there a way you could rearrange your freezer to make this work better?
    Carol Masters's avatar
    Carol Masters 2/20/2025 8:41 AM
    I freeze bananas, took 2 out today to made banana bread later (they are still frozen
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  • Carol Masters's avatar
    Carol Masters 2/20/2025 8:38 AM
    going well, but had trouble logging in many days
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  • Jim Sulerud's avatar
    Jim Sulerud 2/11/2025 8:17 PM
    GOOD...................................................
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  • Cher Sulerud's avatar
    Cher Sulerud 2/11/2025 2:06 PM
    I purchased 2 sets of reusable produce bags at my food coop, something that I have intended to do for some time.
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  • Cher Sulerud's avatar
    Cher Sulerud 2/11/2025 2:04 PM
    I purchased reusable produce bags at my Coop
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Plastics 101
    What are some things you can do to avoid using plastic bottles and plastic caps in the first place?
    Jonathan Riehle's avatar
    Jonathan Riehle 2/10/2025 12:25 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    I try to purchase things in bulk or glass when I can
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  • Susan Sisola's avatar
    Susan Sisola 2/09/2025 12:28 PM
    Now bundling "dry" trash into a paper bag before putting into dumpster. Avoids plastic trash bag.
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