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Campus Ecochallenge

Lucas Knopsnyder

YorkECOteam

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
416 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

0.8

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

1.8

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

5.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

10

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

42

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

700

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

5.0

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

14

neighbors

met
UP TO

1,610

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

324

minutes

spent learning

Lucas's actions

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 110 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Meet My Neighbors

I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 60 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?

Lucas Knopsnyder 10/13/2023 8:03 AM

I feel like the challenge is going well. I've had no problems with any of the actions so far.

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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?

Lucas Knopsnyder 10/12/2023 7:15 PM

I would agree it is a better option for everyone and its way healthier the problem is it is too expensive for to many people and needs to decrease in price to be used everywhere.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Practice Gratitude for Earth

Kathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?

Lucas Knopsnyder 10/05/2023 2:24 PM

Yes, I do agree with what Kathleen Dean Moore says about gratitude. We can use gratitude as individuals by helping each other or ourselves, which can lead to a better society.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Lucas Knopsnyder 10/04/2023 7:46 AM

I experienced the beauties of the world. I enjoyed walking before I even did this experience.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Meet My Neighbors

In what ways can you create more real and meaningful interactions with friends — or strangers — each week?

Lucas Knopsnyder 10/04/2023 7:36 AM

I can introduce myself to people and be respectful and responsible.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Lucas Knopsnyder 10/04/2023 7:13 AM

You could turn off electric items that you are not using at the time. You could also go outside and just go for a walk and not be around electricity. You could use solar power as well. Unlike others, I don't use that much electricity in my zip code.

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