Leslee Jaeger
5/10/2021 7:28 PM
I have only a small stash of disposable plastic bags and try to think twice before using them. Hoping to make my current bags last a long time by reusing them and washing
Leslee Jaeger
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 455 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.5gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO8.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO0.4poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO4.0poundswaste recycled
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UP TO35pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
Leslee's actions
Food
Ditch the Baggie
I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.
Food
Make Use of Leftovers
I will eat, share or freeze leftovers.
Food
Cook Just Enough
I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 4 so we eat everything up.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
At Home
Switch to Reusable Napkins and Towels
My household of 4 will use reusable napkins and towels instead of disposable options.
At Home
Skip the Paper Plates
My household of 4 will use reusable dishes instead of disposable dishes.
At Home
Hold the Mail
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
At Home
Recycle Everywhere
I will add recycling bins to other areas of the house to make recycling easy for my household of 4 people.
Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting
Recycle Plastic Bags
Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags by bringing them to a drop-off.
Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting
No More Wish-cycling
I will recycle the right materials by educating myself on what goes in the bin and keep other things out.
Participant Feed
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?
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Leslee Jaeger 5/28/2021 6:14 PMAudible books from Hennepin County library thru the Libby app on my phone is an ideal way to get books read while working in my yard -
Leslee Jaeger 5/25/2021 8:26 AMIt can be difficult to get the rest of the members of my household to get on board, but showing them some of these reminders has increased their buy in -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Ditch the BaggieWhen is it hardest not to use a plastic bag? What can motivate you to stick to your goal in those cases?
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Leslee Jaeger 5/09/2021 7:03 PMI hope that everyone has learned a few new recycling pointers over the past week. Please share with the team a recycling/reuse idea that you haven't seen highlighted yet. I recently purchased a few Norwex cleaning products (dusting mit, dusting wand and glass cleaner) so that I don't have to buy plastic bottles of cleaning product in the future. I put them to the test earlier this week and all did really well. Just a bit of water on the mit to catch dust but used the other 2 products dry. They are pricey but I estimate they will save $$ with time as I don't purchase cleaning dusting or glass cleaner. -
Leslee Jaeger 5/06/2021 6:23 AMNo more store receipts in the recycling. I also remove plastic tops from glass bottles before I put them in the recycle bin. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Make Use of LeftoversHow have you modified what you do with leftovers to make sure nothing goes to waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWeek 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting No More Wish-cyclingWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Leslee Jaeger 5/03/2021 7:19 PMAfter saving store receipts for years to recycle, I discovered that the thermal paper that they are printed on is not recyclable. Target has a drop off for plastic bags. Ziplock bags can be reused and then recycled if you cut off the ziplock part of the bag. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Leslee Jaeger 5/02/2021 5:35 PMRoasting vegetables that are just past their prime and starting to fade makes them much more edible. I roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, onions and red pepper tonight and used them to make vegetarian enchiladas. Left overs are great for lunch. -
Leslee Jaeger 5/02/2021 5:32 PMI have found the easiest way to avoid using paper plates or napkins is to not have them available. We put a cloth napkin by each persons chair and use it a few times until it become too dirty to continue to use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWeek 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting Recycle Plastic BagsHas separating your plastic bags for recycling helped you identify how you might reduce how many you have? What are you doing differently now?