Robert Lowe
"Doing what I can to help."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,244 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20hoursvolunteered
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UP TO12lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO120milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO120milestraveled by bus
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UP TO54minutesspent learning
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UP TO128pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Robert's actions
Land Use
Restore Wetlands
#52 Coastal Wetlands
I will volunteer 20 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 12 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 8 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Action Track: Social Justice
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 7 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 7 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.09 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Robert Lowe 4/22/2019 5:35 AMI try to eat foods produced in areas where they are trying to stop deforestation by promoting the local harvest. Brazil nuts are helping prove that the land is more valuable as a sustainable food source than being striped for timber. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Robert Lowe 4/22/2019 5:32 AMAutomatic switches so light turn of automatically when no one is in the room. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Robert Lowe 4/22/2019 5:31 AMI hadn't heard it before. The biggest advantage seems to be cooperation with other people trying the same thing. Cool. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Wave and Tidal EnergyWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Robert Lowe 4/09/2019 8:04 AMI was surprised to think we haven't thought of this before. This stuff is powerful, let's do it! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social Justice Fund Family PlanningWhen family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
Robert Lowe 4/08/2019 1:21 PMEveryone deserves healthcare. We all need to protect these types of resources for women. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Robert Lowe 4/08/2019 5:03 AMMy daughter is studying environmental science. She got me interested in this. Very cool. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Local Indigenous PracticesWhat did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?