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Welcome to Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge!

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Hennepin County
Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge
May 1 - May 31, 2021
PAMELA TURNER's avatar

PAMELA TURNER

Kenwood Isles

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 155 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    19
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    1.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    1.7
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • up to
    3.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    68
    pounds
    waste composted
  • up to
    2.0
    pounds
    waste recycled
  • up to
    30
    minutes
    spent learning

PAMELA's Actions

Week 4 Focus: Reduce and Reuse

Switch to Reusable Napkins and Towels

My household of 2 will use reusable napkins and towels instead of disposable options.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Community

Give the Gift of Experiences

I will give experiences instead of things for gifts.

Completed
One-Time Action

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 1
DAILY ACTION

On-the-go

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Belongings

Do Less Laundry

I will not wash my clothes after every wear to increase the life of my clothing.

Completed
One-Time Action

Belongings

Shop Locally

I'll check locally for 4 items I need before shopping online to avoid shipping waste.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting

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

Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting

Recycle Plastic Bags

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 2 plastic bags by bringing them to a drop-off.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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