Trevor Yerka 901
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 315 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO66milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO53pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO45minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO45plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO320gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO75minutesspent exercising
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UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
Trevor's actions
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
Trevor Yerka 901 4/05/2024 8:01 AMUsing refillable water bottles is easy at York. There are plenty of water refilling stations around campus. -
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?
Trevor Yerka 901 4/05/2024 8:00 AMTaking quick showers feels better. I have more time to do other things in the morning. I also try to take colder showers to conserve the amount that my water heater is used. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Trevor Yerka 901 4/05/2024 7:59 AMI have a well for my house. So my water comes from a well that my house and other houses use.