Riley McElroy (Slaysman)

YCP Fall 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
227 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.6

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

3.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

29

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

45

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

526

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

3.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

200

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

200

minutes

spent outdoors

Riley's actions

Food

Plan Meals for the Week

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go For A Daily Walk in Nature

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day around my campus, neighborhood, or local green space to connect with nature.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Take 5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Share Rides with Others

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or coordinate ride shares with roommates, classmates, or campus peers to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 3 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

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?
Riley McElroy (Slaysman) 11/09/2025 2:50 PM
The biggest barrier to using a reusable water bottle is just the slight inconvenience of filling it up compared to grabbing a disposable water bottle if you're in a hurry. This challenge has really helped my habits of re-filling my water bottle and being aware of how much plastic I am saving.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What did you notice about your habits or routines when limiting your showers to five minutes? What changes—if any—do you think you’ll continue long-term?
Riley McElroy (Slaysman) 11/05/2025 1:24 PM
I've always tried to take relatively short showers, but this challenge has made me limit my amount of time in the shower even more, and use water more efficiently. It overall doesn't have much impact on my routine so I plan to continue doing this in the long term.

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Riley McElroy (Slaysman) 11/05/2025 1:21 PM
I am on my computer and my laptop fairly often, this challenge has helped me build habits of powering them down.

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