Hennepin County

Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge

May 17 - June 27, 2020

Ron Broekemeier

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
206 Total

Participant Impact

up to

3

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
up to

2

locally sourced meals

consumed
up to

7

pounds

packaging waste avoided
up to

9

pounds

waste recycled

Ron's Actions

On-the-go

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use A Reusable Mug or Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Belongings

Shop Locally

I'll check locally for 5 items I need before shopping online to avoid shipping waste.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Recycle Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Metal and Glass

My household will recycle all paper, metal, plastic and glass that is accepted in my curbside or building program.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Buy From A Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Ron Broekemeier 6/12/2020 10:32 AM

I have made it a habit to now go to the Maple Grove Farmers Market each week. Really helpful to buy locally and to buy just what I need for the week. Can't wait until more Summer produce comes out!

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- K Jucha 6/12/2020 12:49 PM
  
  My husband and I lived at the farmers mkt last year and we were saying the same thing about looking forward to the summer produce. We lived off of tomato and basil sandwiches last year!
  
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