Emelia Alders

YCP Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
35 THIS WEEK
356 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

48

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

72

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

240

minutes

spent exercising

Emelia's actions

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Emelia Alders 4/06/2025 7:55 PM
I would only use water when necessary for example flushing only after going to the bathroom taking quick showers and washing dishes only with the dishwasher to conserve water. I need to work on taking shorter showers

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How do you practice self care?
Emelia Alders 4/01/2025 7:01 AM
I set aside time for myself during the week to do things I enjoy and take a break from my daily responsibilities. I also do face and hair masks on the weekend to pamper myself.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Emelia Alders 4/01/2025 6:50 AM
Using just reusable water bottles and tap water can be an issue as you don't always have access to one which can lead to you not getting enough water for the day. Also, some people don't have access to clean tap water which makes it impossible for them not to use disposable water bottles a way you can make this a permanent habit is to make sure you have plenty of reusable water bottles in your house and make a habit of bringing a full one with you whenever you go out of the house

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Emelia Alders 4/01/2025 6:41 AM
I took a walk on a trail near my dorm that had a lot of incredible scenery

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