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Alison McKenzie

YCP Sustainability Fa2021

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,327 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    187
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    212
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    1,525
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1,077
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,012
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    3.7
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    329
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    9.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Alison's actions

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 33
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 41
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 49
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 26
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
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Alison McKenzie 9/12/2021 10:20 AM
    You could go on a hike with friends which would factor in quality time with friends as well as spending time in nature. It will allow you to bond with your friends and take in the environment around you. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Weekly Meal Planning
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

    Alison McKenzie's avatar
    Alison McKenzie 9/12/2021 10:18 AM
    That does surprise me, I guess it makes sense though due to inflation. Looking at the overall cost of food and feeding 4 people you have to factor in 3 meals a day including any snacks that may be bought. If the children are young they also could unintentionally waste food by throwing it on the ground. I would rather place this money into local services such as food kitchens and or shelters.