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Quincy Quaye 103

YCP Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
212 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

131

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

30

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

30

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

4.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

6.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

gallons of water

have been saved

Quincy's actions

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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
Health

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Quincy Quaye 103 4/21/2025 7:15 PM
The more you practice gratitude, the more you have to grateful for(I dont remember who quoted that). It becomes a habit and you begin to appreciate the smallest of things or gestures. If everyone practiced gratitude, the world would become a much kinder place.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

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?
Quincy Quaye 103 4/21/2025 7:13 PM
Definitely peaches. Anything peach flavored is delicious and I could really enjoy some peach jam on fresh bread right now.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Quincy Quaye 103 4/21/2025 7:10 PM
Pennsylvania gets most of its water from surrounding river basins. The 3 largest ones are the Delaware River, the Susquehanna River, and the Ohio River Basins.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Quincy Quaye 103 4/21/2025 7:05 PM
probably go thrifting. I like the idea that things that people no longer need can become new finds for others.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Quincy Quaye 103 4/10/2025 6:37 AM
According to the U.S Energy Information Administration, Pennsylvania is the 3rd largest producer of electricity in the nation, and a majority of it's in-state electricity is generated by natural gas-fired plants (59% in 2023). While these plants emit far less carbon pollution than coal-fired plants, they still produce C02 as a byproduct. This leads to harmful environmental effects like water and air pollution, and contributes to climate change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Quincy Quaye 103 4/08/2025 6:51 AM
While harnessing the sun's power through solar panels seems a bit pricey at first, they could end up saving you more than you think in the long run. I have family members who actually get paid by their electric company for the excess energy produced by their panels by participating in a monthly net metering program.

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