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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?


  • Patrick Hare's avatar
    Patrick Hare 3/03/2025 5:00 AM
    Thank you for offering the Plastic Free Challenge again this year. It is nice to learn as you participate in an activity that impacts us and the world around us. With our boys still in the house (while on college break/holiday, etc), we passed the challenge along to them as well with hopes they will continue to be more mindful as they go out into their world. This challenge would be nice to continue quarterly throughout the year with check-ins or follow ups.

  • Vivien Fowler's avatar
    Vivien Fowler 3/01/2025 5:52 AM
    Yesterday and today...my hubby and I were helping one of friends declutter and getting rid of plastic items in their home.

  • Nathan Dahl's avatar
    Nathan Dahl 2/28/2025 1:47 PM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    We made it! Great job everyone helping to reduce our impact on the environment and make the world a better place :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Plastics 101
    What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?

    Ellen Guild's avatar
    Ellen Guild 2/28/2025 12:30 PM
    You dont realize how MUCH plastic is used for everything until you start to pay attention.

    • Michelle  B's avatar
      Michelle B 2/28/2025 12:49 PM
      • 24-DAY STREAK
      So very true! It's staggering the amount of plastic used for everything. I'm grateful for this challenge. I am a much more empowered steward for our planet having participated.

  • Patricia gaffney's avatar
    Patricia gaffney 2/28/2025 7:02 AM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    This has been amazing challenge and I have learned a lot about being plastic free It has been an enjoyable experience

  • Julia Diaz's avatar
    Julia Diaz 2/28/2025 6:57 AM
    • 24-DAY STREAK
    This was such a cool challenge!

  • Julia Diaz's avatar
    Julia Diaz 2/28/2025 6:56 AM
    • 24-DAY STREAK
    I appreciated the reminders!

  • Vivien Fowler's avatar
    Vivien Fowler 2/27/2025 4:55 PM
    I feel that we need to empower communities to take charge of their plastic waste management. This afternoon I attended an event where they served bottled water. The management of this event most likely is not practicing sustainability or taking a plastic-free challenge that can help reduce plastic waste and protect the environment.

    • H McCrillis 's avatar
      H McCrillis 2/28/2025 12:15 AM
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      This is true, sadly. :(

      Perhaps a filling station for reusable bottles could be a long term solution.

  • Nathan Dahl's avatar
    Nathan Dahl 2/27/2025 2:32 PM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    With all this sunshine and melting of snow, the opportunities to pick up litter is everywhere! Make sure to stop and grab a little each day when you see it :)

  • Patricia gaffney's avatar
    Patricia gaffney 2/27/2025 1:06 PM
    • 28-DAY STREAK
    I was able to visit the Anoka County fantastic recycling center and was able to recycle 15 #5 cups that I am unable to recycle at home I was also able to recycle Christmas lights there. It felt so good instead of throwing them in the trash