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Alexis Seymour (101)

YCP Fall 2024

"I want to live each day with faith, direction, and purpose so that I can be the best person I can be."

POINTS TOTAL

45 TODAY
115 THIS WEEK
621 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

31

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

348

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

270

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

410

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

31

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

40

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

38

minutes

spent learning

Alexis's actions

Industry

Advocate For More Packaging Options

Multiple Industry Solutions

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Fix Leaky Faucets

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Family Planning and Education

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 5 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

Reduced Food Waste

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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
Industry Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

What did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?

Alexis Seymour (101) 10/21/2024 9:32 AM

They add to global warming and they destroy the ozone layer. They use a lot of energy and they often leak causing even more waste products. Supermarkets should look for recycled things and use LED lighting- both use less energy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education Learn about the Need for Family Planning

What did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?

Alexis Seymour (101) 10/21/2024 9:23 AM

Family planning is vital for people to make informed decisions about the number and spacing of their children. This will help them have more success. By family planning, you can control the population.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings Fix Leaky Faucets

What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?

Alexis Seymour (101) 10/21/2024 9:19 AM

You can reduce water usage at home, by turning off the water when you brush your teeth and you can take shorter showers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?

Alexis Seymour (101) 10/17/2024 9:29 AM

They could be put near the lake near my house. Turbines work well near a body of water.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller Portions

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?

Alexis Seymour (101) 10/17/2024 9:27 AM

If we eat smaller portions at a time we will know when we are full. This reduces the risk of overeating or not being able to finish what is on our plate. This reduces food waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

Alexis Seymour (101) 10/14/2024 6:15 PM

Spending time outdoors helps us reconnect to nature. It gives us direction and purpose. It grounds us. It was nice to explore the areas around me that I typically don't take the time to really look around.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about Biochar

Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

Alexis Seymour (101) 10/09/2024 6:32 AM

It can positively contribute to soil performance. It allows the soil to retain water and nutrients better. It is a substitute for chemical fertilizers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

Alexis Seymour (101) 10/09/2024 5:59 AM

The food we eat contributes to deforestation- increased demand for meat, intensive livestock farming, and overuse of pesticides and fertilizers all contribute. To decrease negative impact we can consume less meat and less processed food. To improve our impact we can eat plant-based food and fruits.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Alexis Seymour (101) 10/07/2024 7:16 PM

I often walk to and from Grum. It is a great way to get outside in the sun and a reminder to slow down. Life is too fast-paced. During my 10 minute walks to and from Grum- I am reminded to take in the sun and enjoy the life I'm living!

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