Thomas Snyder 103

YCP Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
211 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

131

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

125

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

75

minutes

spent learning

Thomas's actions

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Core Values

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Take Control

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Thomas Snyder 103 4/22/2025 7:41 PM
Sunlight can enhance brain activity through UV exposure and a boost of serotonin production.

I went with my dad and my dog Max to a hiking trail by lake Redman. It was pretty long, but it was really nice outside and I figured I'd spend time with my dad and dog in nature.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Thomas Snyder 103 4/22/2025 6:23 PM
1. Authenticity
2. Kindness
3: Honesty
4: Connection
5: Strong work-ethic

I had a lot of things in mind when deciding these values for myself, but I was able to narrow it down to these five since the other things I had in mind are linked to these bigger ideas. I also put authenticity as my first value because it doesn't matter how good you act, if you're "faking" being a good person and having good values just to avoid consequences or to have people like you, then you aren't really a high value person.

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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?
Thomas Snyder 103 4/22/2025 6:05 PM
I really like bread and meat. Learning how to baek bread with my mom was more fun than I thought it'd be, but also a lot harder than I thought it'd be as well. My dad also taught me how to vaccum seal meat, which was actually really easy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Thomas Snyder 103 4/22/2025 6:00 PM
Natural Gas, Hydropower, and nuclear power is used in York, PA.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Thomas Snyder 103 4/08/2025 10:38 AM
Probably buy food or pay for my dental expenses since my teeth are kinda crappy

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Thomas Snyder 103 4/08/2025 10:35 AM
Environmental health is linked to community health, since if there are toxins in the air, not only are you suffering, but your community is as well. Basically, if the environment is bad, your health and everyone else's health is also bad.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Thomas Snyder 103 4/08/2025 10:32 AM
I saw that a lot of places like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot had drop-pff programs for items that can't be recycled normally. (Batteries/Electronics mostly)

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