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Caeley Bair's avatar

Caeley Bair

YCP Fall 2023

"To leave the Earth better than we found it for future generations."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 857 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.1
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    162
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    30
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.3
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    364
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,530
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1,805
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    35
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    610
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    170
    minutes
    spent learning

Caeley's actions

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Core Values

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products

I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 20
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
    Food Try a New Way to Prep
    Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
    Caeley Bair's avatar
    Caeley Bair 10/20/2023 12:26 PM
    I would like to preserve some foods like pickles and different kinds of jams.
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    • Rachael Clarke's avatar
      Rachael Clarke 10/20/2023 1:44 PM
      Pickling is easier than you think! It's a bit expensive to start, but a great way to prevent surplus from expiring. If you'd just like try it out, there are many refrigerator pickle recipes that don't need a canner
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go get a check up
    How do you practice self care?
    Caeley Bair's avatar
    Caeley Bair 10/20/2023 12:24 PM
    I practice self care by eating healthy and taking care of my mental health by doing things I love.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Go Paperless
    Reducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
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    Caeley Bair 10/20/2023 12:22 PM
    It makes me feel good being able to help prevent waste in the world but also having a clean environment around me. My next step to reduce waste would be take anything recyclable to a place where they are use the plastic or other materials.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Weekly Meal Planning
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
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    Caeley Bair 10/04/2023 12:39 PM
    This surprises me because I don't pay attention to how much food we waste every year and that is a high number for just one person. I would rather use this money to help pay for college or other necessities I need.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Switch to Cold Water
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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    Caeley Bair 10/02/2023 6:11 PM
    I plan to save the money and use it for emergency’s or just put it in my savings.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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    Caeley Bair 10/02/2023 6:09 PM
    It allows me to look around and observe the small things that I wouldn’t be able to see driving. Since it’s fall now I notice the changing leaves and see different animals around.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Power Down the Computer
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
    Caeley Bair's avatar
    Caeley Bair 10/02/2023 6:06 PM
    Other ways I could save energy is by turning off the lights when i’m not using them to save electricity and by recycling.
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