genevet guzman 104

YCP Spring 2024

"My goal is to earn as many points as possible while educating myself about sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives that I could implement into my lifestyle."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
135 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

5.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning

genevet's actions

Waste

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 20 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 0
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

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 5 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

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?

genevet guzman 104 4/14/2024 9:46 PM

I like to preserve a variety of foods to enjoy later in the year. Some of my favorites include homemade salsa and cooking sauces. I already buy some fruits, clean and cut them, then freeze them for later use in smoothies.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Choose Organic Ingredients

Many people say that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” How would you respond to that statement?

genevet guzman 104 4/14/2024 12:58 PM

Yes, we can't feed the whole world with organic food, but we also can't ignore the potential benefits that come from sustainable practices and transitioning to organic farming. While it may not be the sole solution, prioritizing and promoting organic methods can contribute to healthier food systems and a more sustainable future for generations. One must look at the bigger picture, instead of focusing on short-term solutions and gains.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

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?

genevet guzman 104 4/14/2024 1:39 AM

Using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water offers safety and convenience, but there is a high potential for food to contain toxins from plastic, "People who eat seafood ingest up to 11,000 tiny pieces of plastic every year." This microplastic pollution and toxins pose significant concerns for both human health and the ocean's ecosystem. Instead of merely spreading awareness, providing incentives for governments and organizations like Coca-Cola, which "produces more than 100bn throwaway plastic bottles every year," publicly disclosing and implementing the use of RPet in plastic bottle production could lead to greater transparency, improvements, and increased use of recycled materials.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?

genevet guzman 104 4/14/2024 1:04 AM

In Pennsylvania, landfill sites can be found in locations such as the Old City of York Landfill in Seven Valleys and the region of York, PA, where Modern Landfill & Recycling is located. Neighbors living near landfills can be affected the most due to factors such as bad smells, noise, health risks from groundwater contamination, and impacts on the ecosystem, specifically soil quality and wildlife.

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