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Tori Reis

VU_VUSP

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 493 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    20
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    5.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Tori's actions

Water

Research My Water Supply

I will learn more about my own local watershed and where my water comes from and identify any conservation or water quality issues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Protect Clean Water

I will join one of the Waterkeeper Alliance's clean water campaigns to combat pollution and preserve clean water sources.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Ditch Microbeads

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Reduce Unwanted Mail

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Study Breaks

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community/on Campus

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore Campus Nature

I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Cut Out Harmful Self-Care Products

I will check labels on my shampoo, lotions and/or beauty products. I'll replace products that use known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, cocamide diethanolamine, DMDM hydantoin or benzene.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Lobby for Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Watch A Water Documentary

I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Gratitude

I will write down three things that I am grateful for each day OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Skip Partying

I will refrain from going out during the week and instead choose sober and healthy activities like exercising, advocating for change and getting outdoors.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Tori Reis 2/10/2018 10:52 AM
    Today, I researched toxic chemicals commonly found in home cleaning products.... while you can easily fall down the rabbit-hole of the internet on this topic, here's my main go to resource: the Environmental Working Group: 

    https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/1170-LYSOLClingGelToiletBowlCleaner

    I love this website because you can look up specific products or look up recommended products.  Check it out!

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    Tori Reis 2/09/2018 2:35 PM
    Bought organic produce today and remebered to bring my reusable bags.  Yay no more plastic bags.

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    Tori Reis 2/07/2018 12:52 PM
    I'm learning a lot of from this challenge!