Diego Brito

YCP Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
217 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.0

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

1.0

whole food meal

consumed
UP TO

4.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

3.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.3

pounds of paper

have been saved
UP TO

45

minutes

spent learning

Diego 's actions

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 15 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

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 4 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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

Food

Whole Food Lifestyle

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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
Waste

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?
Diego Brito 4/16/2025 8:57 AM
Reducing paper mail honestly, such a satisfying move. There's something freeing about seeing less clutter on your counter or desk, knowing that you're not constantly sorting through junk you didn’t ask for. It feels like you're taking back control both over your space and over the kind of energy you're letting into your life.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Diego Brito 4/16/2025 8:53 AM
Goal is to Cut back on what you consume in the first place. Ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” before buying. Buy in bulk to avoid excess packaging. Unsubscribe from marketing emails that tempt you to shop.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Diego Brito 4/16/2025 8:47 AM
It’s so much easier to grab a coffee and toss the cup afterward, no need to carry a used one around all day or rinse it out. Some cafés don’t make it easy especially drive-thru or chains that don’t allow reusable cups.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Diego Brito 4/16/2025 8:45 AM
When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Many people say that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” How would you respond to that statement?
Diego Brito 4/16/2025 8:45 AM
The world already produces more than enough food to feed everyone. The problem is food waste (around 1/3 of all food is wasted!) and inequality millions go hungry not because there isn’t enough food, but because they can’t afford it or can’t access it. So the challenge is not just growing more, it’s growing smarter and fairer.

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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?
Diego Brito 4/16/2025 8:43 AM
He’s making the case that investing in good food fresh, whole, mostly unprocessed and ideally local is an investment in your health.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Diego Brito 4/16/2025 8:42 AM
Wealth and Affordability Meat is relatively expensive to produce, so in wealthier countries where people have more disposable income, it’s easier to buy regularly. In lower-income countries, people rely more on plant-based staples like rice, beans, lentils, or vegetables, because they’re more affordable.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Diego Brito 4/16/2025 8:38 AM
In Pennsylvania, landfills and waste sites have historically been located in various regions, often impacting local communities. These sites can pose environmental and health risks, particularly in areas where communities are already vulnerable.

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