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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Kierstin Youtsey

SUS 304 Fall 25

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 70 THIS WEEK
  • 301 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    16
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    16
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    12
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.5
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    18
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    70
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise or Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead of Driving

I will walk 2 miles each day instead of driving and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Take 5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants

I will spend 15 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Why are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?

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    Kierstin Youtsey 10/17/2025 11:40 AM
    they can heavily deplete the ozone and are very potent gases
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What 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?

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    Kierstin Youtsey 10/17/2025 11:39 AM
    I 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

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    Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:31 AM
    Good! It's cool to be mindful of this stuff!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    New 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?

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    Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:30 AM
    We use the compost in our garden, and I notice with that I don't throw away as much.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Half 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?

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    Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:30 AM
    Yes it definetly does, I would start walking to my grocery store as it is less than a mile away.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    Why is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?

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    Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:28 AM
    I think it is important because it is a way you can express your opinion freely. You can take action on your thoughts
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Kierstin Youtsey 10/07/2025 8:27 AM
    I 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.