Colleen O’Dell
5/02/2021 11:53 AM
Found: Henn co hazardous waste site, u of mn and other re use centers, plastic bag drop off at Target, battery & light bulb recycling at Home Depot, theater prop shop for vintage items
Colleen O’Dell
Points Total
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- 0 This Week
- 96 Total
Participant Impact
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up to20minutesspent learning
Colleen's Actions
Community
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Try A New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning or pickling.
Food
Ditch the Baggie
I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.
At Home
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a garage sale at my home or with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting
Find Local Recycling Drop-Off Centers
I will find out where to take the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Belongings
Repair Household Goods
I will repair 3 item(s) that break instead of replacing them with new items.
Belongings
Mend Clothing
I will mend 10 items of clothing instead of replacing them with new clothing.
Belongings
Buy Used First
When I need something, I'll first look for the item used before buying a new product.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionWeek 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting Find Local Recycling Drop-Off CentersOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?