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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge expert in no time!
"I especially want to reduce my packaging waste. "
I will assemble an eating-out bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups and use it to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 3 meals each day.
I will replace a store-bought item with a homemade item to reduce packaging waste.
I will add recycling bins to other areas of the house to make recycling easy for my household of 4 people.
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
I will spend 90 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and fast fashion and start applying what I learn to my own life.
I will recycle the right materials by educating myself on what goes in the bin and keep other things out.
I will buy 5 items of clothing from secondhand outlets instead of new clothes for my child/children.
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
I have some battered metal items such as game boxes, planters, and a Christmas ornament. I'm going to bring these and my Al cans to the local metal recycling business. I may chose to exchange battered items for metal items in their "boutique" area (candle sticks, plates, flower pots, etc.) to resell, keep, or gift.
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.
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?