Donovan Trees (101)

YCP Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
100 THIS WEEK
331 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

54

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

30

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

19

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

16

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

23

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

0.0

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

0.0

public officials or leaders

contacted
UP TO

3.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

300

minutes

spent learning

Donovan's actions

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 25 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 3 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Donovan Trees (101) 4/19/2025 9:21 AM
People in wealthier countries tend to consume more meat than those in poorer countries due to higher incomes and the availability of meat products.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Donovan Trees (101) 4/05/2025 11:43 AM
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In and/or near where I live the York County Solid Waste Management Authority operates a landfill at the York County Landfill that is located in York, Pennsylvania. It also manages other waste sites facilities.

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Donovan Trees (101) 4/05/2025 11:36 AM
So far it is going good and there are times I might get confused but I check my resources such as my lecture nots if I am stuck.

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