Robert Miller
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 213 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO50plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO260milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1,447pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO17plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO42disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO13lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
Robert's actions
Transportation
Drive Less
Do at Home
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Swap to a Hybrid Vehicle
Swapping to a hybrid vehicle has been a goal for a while now. I have made the swap and will use this car for as much travel as possible in the future!
Energy
Online Energy Audit
Do at Home
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 45 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
Do at Home
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Do at Home
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
Do at Home
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
Do at Home
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Do at Home
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Do at Home
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?