Alexander Beckley 101

YCP Fall 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
246 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

4.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

3.3

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

9.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

12

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

85

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

45

minutes

spent outdoors

Alexander's actions

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Share Rides with Others

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or coordinate ride shares with roommates, classmates, or campus peers to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise or Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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 per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 3 meatless meals and/or 3 vegan meals each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Follow a Whole Food Diet

Processed foods can be less nutritious for our bodies and take more energy and water to produce, which can create more waste, pollution, and may offer fewer health benefits. I will enjoy 1 meals per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day to clear my mind, get some fresh air, and support my physical and mental health as a student.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Alexander Beckley 101 10/28/2025 10:02 AM
When we are trying to turn a complicated issue into a simple solution, we have to think outside the box and use our imagination to break barriers in order to find an easier solution.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Alexander Beckley 101 10/28/2025 10:01 AM
After taking a walk for the past few days before the sun sets, it has affected me by allowing me to feel more relaxed and connected with the world. This has, in turn, made it much easier to focus on important tasks such as schoolwork.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

Father Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Alexander Beckley 101 10/28/2025 9:59 AM
I think that his assertion is very relatable. I believe that by watching the beauty that the earth gives you, it allows you to feel a deeper and more connected relationship with the world.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

Do you know where your campus or community gets its water? If not, how could you find out?
Alexander Beckley 101 10/28/2025 9:58 AM
I do not know where the campus gets its water from. If I wanted to find out where they get it from, I'm sure a quick Google search would tell me.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

What stands in your way of making a reusable mug part of your campus routine? How can you set yourself up for success?
Alexander Beckley 101 10/28/2025 9:57 AM
The only thing that stands in my way of using a reusable cup on campus is my laziness. I can set myself up to use this cup by making it a priority in the morning to fill up and bring the cup with me every day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Michael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
Alexander Beckley 101 10/28/2025 9:47 AM
I believe that their statement is true. The more you pay for higher, nutrient-dense foods, the healthier you will become, which will help you stay away from having to visit the doctor as much.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How was your experience intentionally trying to eat less meat?
Alexander Beckley 101 10/28/2025 9:46 AM
I am a big fan of eating meat, as that was how I was raised. However, after trying to reduce my intake of it, I have grown to like new foods such as asparagus and green beans. Overall, I would rate my experience a 3/5 because I have been able to try new foods I used to not like, but it is also not as good as eating meat regularly.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Alexander Beckley 101 10/28/2025 9:43 AM
To ensure that I am saving energy and reducing my environmental footprint, I can do many things, such as powering off devices once I am done with them, charging appliances for the appropriate times, and lastly turning off lights when I am not using them.

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