Jess O'Reilly

the GORLZ

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
285 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

18

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

6.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

75

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Jess's actions

Materials

Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

#47 Bioplastic

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

What did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?

Jess O'Reilly 4/11/2019 9:32 AM

I can start a garden and grow more of my own food so I am not supporting monoculture as much

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?

Jess O'Reilly 4/11/2019 9:25 AM

I think at first it may have been a status symbol, because it is harder for poorer people to afford animal products. Now I think it is due to the convenience of these foods in fast food. It shows that americans really have become slaves to convenience and in turn are sacrificing their health and the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Jess O'Reilly 4/11/2019 9:22 AM

I won't unnecessarily throw away items that aren't actually expired. Best by and sell by dates do not mean the same thing as expiry or use by dates

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