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Samuel Shearer

YCP Fall 2025

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 201 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    3.0
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    0.3
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    20
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Samuel's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 60 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 2
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 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Go For A Daily Walk in Nature

I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day around my campus, neighborhood, or local green space to connect with nature.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join a local or campus-based outdoor restoration project to help care for natural spaces and get involved in hands-on environmental work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 45 minutes per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Public Transit Instead of Driving

I will use public transit 4 miles each day and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead of Driving

I will walk 2 miles each day instead of driving.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Complete an Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Apartheid

I will spend 15 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How well do you know the area you live in? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?

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    Samuel Shearer 11/04/2025 6:56 AM
    I think I know the are I live in pretty well. It is important for me to have a sense of place of my surroundings to know where I am going to go. I pride myself on my sense of direction.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

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    Samuel Shearer 11/04/2025 6:54 AM
    I went hiking the other week to a trail that I have never done at Gifford Pinchot State park. Spending time outdoors enhances my sense of place because it is very peaceful. Nice and quite with the sounds of nature.

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    Samuel Shearer 11/04/2025 6:47 AM
    This eco challenge has been going fairly well. It has been fun to see how I can improve myself and my environment and that impact that I have. In doing any of these challenges will only help me and my surroundings.

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    Samuel Shearer 11/04/2025 6:45 AM
    The eco challenge has been really fun. It has allowed me to take a step back and ask, how can I improve myself and the environment around me? Completing any of the challenges or actions will only have a positive impact.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    The US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and just 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not? How would you adjust them if you could?

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    Samuel Shearer 11/04/2025 6:43 AM
    These numbers do not surprise me. I am aware that the spending budget is extremely unbalanced. If some of the money was rerouting even 2% a lot more could get done.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?

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    Samuel Shearer 10/29/2025 10:49 AM
    I did an hour of speed and conditioning for rugby. I did not feel amazing doing it afterwards I felt very good.
  • 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?

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    Samuel Shearer 10/29/2025 10:48 AM
    I notice that I am much more efficient with how I shower. I think that I will continue for a while and then go to a little longer. Nothing too drastically but maybe not exactly 5 minutes.