Arlo Lee
"My name is Arlo and I like the planet and don't want it to die."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 281 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO19meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
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UP TO780minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO2.0peoplehelped
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UP TO8.6pounds of CO2have been saved
Arlo's actions
Transportation
Take a Relaxing Walk
Take a walk for 20 minutes. Relax, take note of the beautiful plants and flowers that are emerging. Let it inspire you ...
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Electricity
Turning off lights and devices
I will turn off lights and computers or other devices when I leave a room even if I know I will come back in later because it saves energy.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Give a Microloan
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will give 8 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Transportation
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Efficient Trucks
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
Electricity
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 6 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Electricity
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
All Drawdown Solutions
I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.
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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Arlo Lee 3/24/2021 9:18 AMI am going to try to focus on energy and trying to limit my carbon footprint through biking etc.-
Rivka Mordka 3/24/2021 9:29 AMthat's such a good idea! i'm going to do that too -
Leo Smith 3/24/2021 9:23 AMgood idea! -
Arlo Lee 3/24/2021 9:19 AMI meant to add turning off lights/computers
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