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Jade Haines 901

YCP Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 70 THIS WEEK
  • 232 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    locally sourced meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    11
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    11
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    8.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Jade's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
    Jade Haines 901's avatar
    Jade Haines 901 4/08/2025 2:40 PM
    • 6-DAY STREAK
    Yes, that rings true for me. There's something simply amazing about being in nature — whether it's in the forest, by the ocean, or under the stars. For a culture that spends most of its time indoors, the implication is a growing disconnect from the natural world, which can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and even a loss of appreciation for the environment. Reconnecting with nature might not only support our emotional and spiritual well-being, but also inspire more mindful care for the planet.
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