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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

Washington County Community Corrections Feed

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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?

  • Nancy Phillips's avatar
    Nancy Phillips 3/03/2025 7:40 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    I learned so much. I particularly like the information about microfibers in clothes and ways to reduce them.
    I am trying many suggestions, but I also learned this is very difficult becasue plastic is everywhere. I will choose 3 action steps and work on those.
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  • Nancy Phillips's avatar
    Nancy Phillips 2/25/2025 8:35 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    This is the hardest challenge I have participated in. Plastic is everywhere in my life.
    I lead a busy life, and it is so convenient.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies or homemade or bulk items benefit your household?
    Nancy Phillips's avatar
    Nancy Phillips 2/25/2025 8:33 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    We get healthier snacks, we feel better about what we are eating.
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    • Julie DURR's avatar
      Julie DURR 2/26/2025 5:33 AM
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      We are eating healthier and buying less wrapped fruits & veggies.
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  • Nancy Phillips's avatar
    Nancy Phillips 2/10/2025 12:22 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    I had difficulty getting into the challenge last week.
    I did read the information. I am trying to use all reuseable shopping bags.
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