Join the Plastic-Free Challenge

Throughout February 2026
Hennepin, Ramsey & Washington counties

Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is proud to partner in the Plastic-Free* Challenge which aims to help significantly reduce plastic use throughout February.

We encourage FMR supporters (as well as staff and board members!) who live or work in Hennepin, Ramsey or Washington counties to:
• Sign up as an individual, and
Join the "community" team, or create your own with friends, family or coworkers. 
• Or, if you're with another organization, become an official partner to help spread the word! 

A quick note

*We recognize that "plastic-free" may not be an achievable goal. Some essential items, such as medical devices, are only available in plastic. But the goal of this challenge is not perfection. It is to support and celebrate lower-waste habits that help reduce harm to the Mississippi River, wildlife and our drinking water.

Questions? 

For more information about the Plastic-Free Challenge, contact the Zero Waste Challenge coordinator at ZWC@hennepin.us.

Thank you to our partners and funders: 

Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Large oak forest in Hampton, Dakota County
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:30pm
Dual Citizen Brewing Company, St. Paul
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
South Branch of the Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area, Hastings

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.