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Welcome to Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge expert in no time!

Hennepin County
Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge
May 1 - May 31, 2021
Penny Halcomb's avatar

Penny Halcomb

Save the Earth 2021

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 112 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    pounds
    waste recycled
  • UP TO
    2.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.7
    pounds
    food waste prevented

Penny's actions

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Make Use of Leftovers

I will eat, share or freeze leftovers.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Belongings

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook Just Enough

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 1 so we eat everything up.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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