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Welcome to Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge!

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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
Christie Paulsen's avatar

Christie Paulsen

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 174 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.8
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    68
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    31
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Christie's actions

Pets

Clean Up Pet Hair with Reusables

I will use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Recycle at Work

I will recycle at work, and if I can't find a recycling bin I'll bring the item home with me.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when shopping, both at the grocery store and elsewhere.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Start Organics Recycling

My household will sign up for organics recycling service or start using a drop-off site to compost food waste and food-soiled paper.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Eat Food Before it Spoils

My household of 2 will prioritize eating foods that may spoil soon.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Make Use of Leftovers

I will eat, share or freeze leftovers.

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

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?