aoife o'connell
10/12/2020 9:18 AM
people in richer countries generally have access to organic and nicer foods. eating lots and lots of meat is not only unhealthy, but also bad for the planet. i am a vegetarian.
aoife o'connell
"hi"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 767 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO568pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO340gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO78meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO10minutesspent exercising
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO23plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
aoife's actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Do at Home
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 30 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Do at Home
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 6 container(s) out of the landfill each day.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Do at Home
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Water
5-Minute Showers
Do at Home
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
Participant Feed
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?
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aoife o'connell 10/26/2020 7:52 AMyesterday we bought beeswax paper to replace seranwrap-
Lily :) 10/26/2020 9:11 AMyeah that's an awesome alternative! apparently it keeps food longer than saran wrap too so that's great -
ruby santamaria 10/26/2020 9:11 AMGreat alternative!
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aoife o'connell 10/23/2020 7:59 AMI bought some reused clothes from depop.-
ruby santamaria 10/26/2020 9:11 AMAwesome! -
Lily :) 10/23/2020 9:43 AMthat's a great way to shop second hand safely.
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aoife o'connell 10/22/2020 10:00 AMtoday i had vegan carrot cake for breakfast.-
ruby santamaria 10/26/2020 9:11 AMyurmy -
Lily :) 10/22/2020 3:31 PMThat sounds delectable
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aoife o'connell 10/21/2020 8:01 AMthe ecochallenge is going pretty well-
Lily :) 10/21/2020 9:19 AMnice! -
ruby santamaria 10/21/2020 9:11 AMAwesome sauce!
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aoife o'connell 10/16/2020 8:18 AMi bought recycled clothes-
ruby santamaria 10/21/2020 9:10 AMCool!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
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ruby santamaria 10/13/2020 8:44 AMgood job! -
Miles Zoog 10/12/2020 9:31 AMI agree
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aoife o'connell 10/12/2020 9:08 AMi saved some more water and used reusable stuff instead of single use plastics.-
ruby santamaria 10/12/2020 9:10 AMgj!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
aoife o'connell 10/08/2020 10:07 AMBy buying from sustainable stores, such as Urban Outfitters, and thrifting, which I do a lot, I can be more sustainable with my fashion choices.-
ruby santamaria 10/12/2020 9:10 AMgood for you!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
aoife o'connell 10/08/2020 10:05 AMWe used to use plastic straws, but now we use metal/bamboo straws. We also reuse the compostable bags from the grocery store to pick up my dog's poop.-
ruby santamaria 10/12/2020 9:11 AMcool! -
Miles Zoog 10/08/2020 10:09 AMwe don't use straws
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
aoife o'connell 10/08/2020 10:01 AMI won't pour paint down the drain because that goes to the ocean. Everything that goes down the drain will be eco-friendly, including my shampoo, conditioner, and skincare products.-
ruby santamaria 10/12/2020 9:11 AMyeah! -
Lily :) 10/08/2020 10:05 AMyeah! it's also really important to make sure any of your products are polyethylene free, and it's important to research other ingredients that are harmful and read through your ingredients mindfully.
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