

Robert Gailey
"I desire to leave the world more sustainable for future generations than how I found it."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,191 Total
Participant Impact
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up to8milesnot traveled by car
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up to5pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to12disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to135meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to2pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to144gallons of waterhave been saved
Robert's Actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Feed
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Robert Gailey 8/19/2020 8:53 AMI see we have several students who have signed up and joined the team. I hope we can get the rest of the class involved soon. -
Reflection QuestionFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Robert Gailey 8/19/2020 8:51 AMWe have established an herb garden on our deck in our condo and eat the herbs every day with our meals