Kierstin Youtsey
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 70 THIS WEEK
- 301 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO16milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO16milestraveled by foot
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.5poundswaste composted
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UP TO18gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO70minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
Kierstin's actions
Energy
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for the Earth
I will spend 20 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise or Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.
Community
Make Sure You are Registered 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!
Waste
Compost My Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
Transportation
Walk Instead of Driving
I will walk 2 miles each day instead of driving and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Take 5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
I will spend 15 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureWhy are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat did you notice about your habits or routines when limiting your showers to five minutes? What changes — if any — do you think you’ll continue long-term?
Kierstin Youtsey 10/17/2025 11:39 AMI am rushing and not just standing in the warm shower. I am very efficient and quick and actually saved me time! Would make my morning routine much quicker -
Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:31 AMGood! It's cool to be mindful of this stuff! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:30 AMWe use the compost in our garden, and I notice with that I don't throw away as much. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:30 AMYes it definetly does, I would start walking to my grocery store as it is less than a mile away. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:28 AMI think it is important because it is a way you can express your opinion freely. You can take action on your thoughts -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:27 AMI bought my milk from the local farmers market! It was so yummy, and comes in a bottle i bring back each week, so they can reuse them.