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Tajiri Wardlow 104

YCP Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 231 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    989
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    16
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    7.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    11
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent learning

Tajiri's actions

Nature

Advocate for Green Spaces

I will call or write 4 public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will spend at least 20 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Reduce refined sugar

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host A Watch Party

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 12 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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
    Community
    What did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?

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    Tajiri Wardlow 104 4/22/2025 3:13 PM
    It taught me humility and to put others first. It made me feel a little uncomfortable because it makes reflect on who I am as a person.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    In what ways can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

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    Tajiri Wardlow 104 4/22/2025 3:11 PM
    Planting trees near bus stops so it gives more shade and oxygen.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    What services, benefits, or value does nature provide for you?

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    Tajiri Wardlow 104 4/22/2025 3:10 PM
    Clean oxygen, shade, beauty, and inspiration for things like art.

    • ABY RASHEL VILLATORO NAJERA's avatar
      ABY RASHEL VILLATORO NAJERA 5/04/2025 8:09 PM
      Yeah; I have a big orange tree at home, it provides freshness and shade during sunny days, and not forgetting to mention my mango tree that provides juicy, fresh fruit for hot days.

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      Say Hart 4/22/2025 6:38 PM
      Clean Air, Fresh Water, Beauty, and a sense of peace.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    Tajiri Wardlow 104 4/22/2025 3:09 PM
    I looked at train tickets to DC and chose a price that was right for me.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

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    Tajiri Wardlow 104 4/22/2025 3:08 PM
    Saving fossil fuels because it is a limited resource.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    How might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?

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    Tajiri Wardlow 104 4/22/2025 3:00 PM
    It teaches to approach things from a subjective view. Getting multiple perspectives in order to get various solutions.