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Campus Ecochallenge

Haley Shuck

YCP Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
281 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.4

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

8.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

pounds of paper

have been saved

Haley's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 4
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 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

SIGN UP TO VOTE

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

UNCOMPLETED
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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Haley Shuck 4/21/2025 8:52 PM
I find myself using active listening often. I have found it helps others feel supported and heard during a conversation. I know I personally don't enjoy when I share something with others and it feels like they're not listening. I benefit from ensuring I am focusing on the conversation at hand, fully taking in what is being said. The other individual benefits by feeling reassured that I was paying attention and cared about what they had to say.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
Haley Shuck 4/21/2025 8:50 PM
I feel called to work on my part in controlling my waste. Not only through recycling but also through minimizing my waste production as much as possible. This may be done through limiting my use of single-use items and finding ways to reuse items such as plastic bags and containers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
Haley Shuck 4/13/2025 4:57 PM
Water aids in hydration of my body as well as for my cats. It also aids in hydration for things such as crops or plants. Other activities that involve using water are cleaning, cooking, and producing energy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Haley Shuck 4/13/2025 4:55 PM
Energy is generated by a diverse range of sources in my area such as nuclear energy, natural gases, hydroelectric power, coal, and renewable energy sources such as solar energy. Energy production impacts the environment and living things by producing carbon and other pollutants as a byproduct. Energy production also causes climate change, leading to changes in overall weather patterns within a certain region.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Haley Shuck 4/13/2025 4:51 PM
When not using appliances, I will unplug them. I can also remove batteries from devices not currently in use. In addition, I can ensure lights are off and the thermostat is set higher or lower when someone is not home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
Haley Shuck 4/13/2025 4:50 PM
When I see others printing while at school, I will suggest to them to use double-sided printing. If my friends are printing with me, I will also ask them if they have this option selected.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Haley Shuck 4/13/2025 4:45 PM
If I am in need of a bag and do not have one, I often use my hands or the cart to transport the items. If I were to find myself in this situation often, I would be sure to keep several reusable bags in my car or with me when shopping.

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