Zamira Figueroa 101

YCP Fall 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
206 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

90

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

295

minutes

spent learning

Zamira's actions

Food

Listen to a Food Podcast

I will spend 15 minutes listening to a podcast about food.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Explore the Community Feed and Connect with Others

I will spend 10 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Make Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Learn About Water Justice

Access to clean water is a basic right, yet not everyone has it. I will spend 20 minutes learning about water justice issues and who is affected.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Watch a Documentary About Racial Injustice

I will watch 2 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Learn How Voter Suppression Affects My Community

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 2 meatless meals and/or 0 vegan meals each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What did you learn about racial injustice in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Zamira Figueroa 101 11/09/2025 9:43 AM
I learned from the documentary 13th (I highly recommend) that racial injustice is deeply connected to mass incarceration and systemic inequality. It showed how policies have unfairly targeted Black communities for decades. This connects to sustainability because true sustainability isn’t just about the environment, it also means creating fair, just systems where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What water justice issues did you learn about, and who is most affected in your community? How can you contribute to creating equitable access to clean water in your area?
Zamira Figueroa 101 11/09/2025 9:39 AM
In York, PA, water justice issues include aging pipes, possible asbestos contamination, and concerns about PFAS in drinking water. Low-income neighborhoods are most affected since they may lack resources to filter or buy bottled water. I can help by raising awareness, supporting clean water initiatives, and conserving water at home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How was your experience intentionally trying to eat less meat?
Zamira Figueroa 101 11/09/2025 8:35 AM
I do that pretty often. I have recently been meal-prepping, and most of my meals in the afternoon are meatless salads I make. I love salads, and it's genuinely an easy meal to make.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What did you learn about the impact of your seafood choices on ocean health? What challenges, if any, did you encounter when trying to make more sustainable seafood choices?
Zamira Figueroa 101 11/09/2025 8:29 AM
I learned that seafood choices can greatly affect ocean health because overfishing and unsustainable fishing methods harm marine ecosystems and deplete species. Since I have a shellfish allergy, I avoid shellfish entirely, which limits my options but also means I naturally stay away from some species that are often overharvested. The main challenge I face is finding safe seafood that’s both allergy-friendly and sustainably sourced, since many products don’t clearly label where or how the fish was caught.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What are the ways in which voters are prohibited from or discouraged from voting in your region and/or state? What could be done to get rid of these barriers?
Zamira Figueroa 101 11/09/2025 8:18 AM
Many voters face barriers such as early registration deadlines, limited polling places, long lines, limited transportation, and confusion about mail-in ballots. These issues can be reduced by expanding early voting, adding more polling sites, improving voter education, and simplifying mail-in balloting.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What podcast did you choose and what did you learn on the podcast you listened to?
Zamira Figueroa 101 11/09/2025 8:16 AM
It was called "Good Food", but the specific episode I heard was "Going garden-to-table". It was first talked about in this episode of the podcast, where host Evan Kleiman explores how food connects from the garden to the community. From home gardeners preserving their harvests to immigrant chefs and farmers bringing local flavor to L.A. The episode highlights how growing, sourcing, and cooking food are tied to culture, labor, and love for the land.

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Zamira Figueroa 101 11/09/2025 7:56 AM
I'm so glad I've gotten to see everyone putting in the effort to educate themselves on topics they might have never thought of!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

Who inspired you on the feed, and why? Did you meet anyone new, learn anything exciting, or discover a new perspective?
Zamira Figueroa 101 10/30/2025 10:13 AM
Everyone has been inspiring me. I love how open everyone is to responding to questions and daily tasks. I saw some people from my team as well post so it's nice seeing people I know checking in and doing the eco-friendly challenge.

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