Ethan Yamamoto is participating in the Campus Ecochallenge!

Ethan's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
581 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

73

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

35

minutes

spent outdoors

Ethan's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 28
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

Advocate for Green Spaces in My Community

I will call or write 1 public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces in my community or on campus, especially in areas that currently lack equitable access to nature.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Ethan Yamamoto 4/20/2026 12:17 AM

going to see my local park has been good for me to get out and see how the park has been holding up over the years and what needs to be fixed up and refurbished and to see if the trees are still holding up strong

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- Ethan Yamamoto 4/20/2026 12:20 AM
  
  it helps me connect to the world and the suroundings around me by getting closer to nature and helping myself understand whats going on around me
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Ethan Yamamoto 4/20/2026 12:15 AM

Drinking from a water bottle has been easier to measure how much i have been drinking and helps me make sure I'm drinking enough and it helps reduce plastics

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- Melissa Tomecz 4/20/2026 7:34 PM
  
  I even bring my own mug or thermos when I buy coffee from the cafeteria!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

What services, benefits, or value does nature provide for you?
Ethan Yamamoto 4/20/2026 12:13 AM

It was different and something new to try and do getting the people to sign for the petition and researching information on the subject.

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