Some of the most common and problematic plastic items we deal with every day come in the form of packaging and single-use plastics.
The Plastic-Free Challenge engages residents in learning about plastics and plastic waste and committing to actions that help create a plastic-free world. The challenge has 86 actions to choose from in eight categories. Participants check off the actions they already take, then select up to five one-time actions and five daily actions to track progress on during the four-week challenge.
Participants can create or join a team to take the challenge along with their family, friends, or neighbors. Organizations and businesses, including community groups, neighborhoods, schools, retailers, and more, can become a Plastic-Free Challenge partner. Partners help increase promotion, recruitment, and engagement for the challenge. The online Plastic-Free Challenge is offered in partnership with Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and Washington County and is powered by EcoChallenge.
Contact
For more information about the Plastic-Free Challenge, contact the Zero Waste Challenge coordinator at ZWC@hennepin.us