

Chloe Raboin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 900 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO48meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO408pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO1,860gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,405minutesspent exercising
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO3.0women, BIPOC, and immigrant-owned businessessupported
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO210minutesspent learning
Chloe's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Industry
Plastics Audit
Reduced Plastics
I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Industry
Practice the 5 Rs
Recycling
I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Telepresence, High-Speed Rail
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Industry
Choose Recycled Paper
Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to use paper products only made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transportation
Test Drive an Electric Bike
Electric Bicycles
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Buildings
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 45 minutes researching and shopping from 2 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 90 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Electricity
Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint
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.
Electricity
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Cook With Seaweed
Seaweed Farming
I will use seaweed in a new recipe.
Buildings
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will spend 45 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Buildings
Install A Toilet Tank Bank
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.
Electricity
Contact Fossil Fuel Companies
Methane Leak Management
I will contact the fossil fuel companies that supply energy in my community and ask how they manage and reduce methane leakage.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Visit the Coast
Macroalgae Protection and Restoration
I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 45 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Buildings
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Buildings
Fix Leaky Faucets
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityWhat did you learn when contacting the fossil fuel companies that supply energy to your community?
Chloe Raboin 6/04/2025 7:46 PMI learned about their energy mix, emission reduction strategies, and if their program offers a chance for their consumers to reduce their carbon foot print -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksCan biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?
Chloe Raboin 6/04/2025 7:44 PMYes, biochar enhances soil fertility, improves water retention, reduces nutrient leaching, and helps mitigate heavy metal contamination, making it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture and environmental remediation.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Chloe Raboin 6/04/2025 7:40 PMyou can switch to led light bulbs, and you can also use smart power strips to reduce energy waste -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
Chloe Raboin 6/04/2025 7:38 PMYou can reduce water usage by turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, fixing leaks promptly, and only running full loads in the dishwasher and washing machine. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Chloe Raboin 6/04/2025 7:37 PMMaking your home more energy efficient reduces utility bills, lowers carbon emissions, and increases overall comfort. It also improves indoor air quality, enhances property value, and contributes to a more resilient energy grid -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Chloe Raboin 6/04/2025 7:36 PMTo build water resilience, regions can invest in sustainable watershed management, upgrade infrastructure, and diversify water sources like rainwater harvesting or groundwater recharge. Households can conserve water with efficient fixtures, store emergency supplies, and implement drought-tolerant landscaping. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksWhat coastal site did you visit and what did you learn while there?
Chloe Raboin 6/03/2025 11:55 AMOgunquit in Maine I learned a lot of interesting things while I was there -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksWhat recipe did you make and how did it turn out? Will you cook with seaweed again?
Chloe Raboin 6/03/2025 11:51 AMI made a seaweed salad I thought it turned out very good. I will definitely cook with seaweed again
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Chloe Raboin 6/03/2025 11:27 AMwhats next for me is choosing chouces that will help better my enviorment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityAfter you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
Chloe Raboin 6/03/2025 11:26 AMyes i am aware of the different choices i can make to better my carbon footprint