Guy Tillis
"To live an even better life plastic free"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 45 THIS WEEK
- 8,708 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0sustainable seafood mealconsumed
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UP TO450gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0educational videoswatched
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UP TO2,785conversationswith people
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UP TO4,025minutesspent learning
Guy's actions
Electricity
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 10 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Research Bottom-Trawling Seafloor Impacts
Seafloor Protection
Each day, I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about how bottom-trawling impacts on the seafloor.
Industry
Green My Job
Industry
Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.
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.
Industry
Learn about Carbon Offsets
I will spend 10 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Rooftop Solar Consultation
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Health and Education
Watch Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 Series
Family Planning and Education
I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Cook With Sustainable Seafood
Improved Fisheries
Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.
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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Guy Tillis 9/04/2024 2:29 PMHope everyone had a safe Labor Day. Looking forward to what happens after this challenge ends at the end of the year. -
Guy Tillis 7/20/2024 10:33 PMI have to admit it's hard juggling this page and Plastic Free July at the same time, but I'm trying my best to manage both. -
Guy Tillis 6/29/2024 9:31 PMJune went by too quickly. Plastic Free July begins soon! YAY!-
Louisa Lubiak 6/30/2024 12:12 PMHi Guy, I'm not sure if anyone realized that the Community Team was competing with my team, SAGE EcoLogicals, through the month of June. I wish that the communication between teams was easier on the Ecochallenge platform. Anyway, keep up the good work & have a great Plastic Free July!
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Guy Tillis 6/23/2024 2:22 PMI forgot Monday was the beginning of Pollinator week, as today is the end of it. Happy Sunday.-
Louisa Lubiak 6/24/2024 2:30 PMI didn't even know there was such a thing as Pollinator Week. Bee kind, everyone!
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Guy Tillis 6/22/2024 7:49 AMPollination Day occurs during this challenge. So excited to see what we are doing later today. -
Guy Tillis 6/20/2024 7:44 AMHave a happy Summer Solstace everyone. Please be safe out there.-
Louisa Lubiak 6/24/2024 2:29 PMHappy Summer Solstice to you too, Guy! It sure was hot here in New Jersey!
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Guy Tillis 6/01/2024 4:06 PMSo glad June is here, World Ocean's Day is coming soon.-
Louisa Lubiak 6/05/2024 2:43 AMHi Guy, can you tell your team captain(s) to accept my team's competition invitation? I got no reply from after challenging your team on June 1. Thanks!
SAGE EcoLogicals in New Jersey is inviting you to a friendly competition through June 1-30. I hope you will accept our challenge! My team and I are looking forward to competing with you and your team. Together we will help each other to learn about the Drawdown actions and gain new sustainability habits!
~Louisa Lubiak, SAGE EcoLogicals team captain
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Guy Tillis 5/26/2024 11:03 PMHope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day -
Guy Tillis 5/01/2024 6:44 AMWelcome to May everyone. Well wishes for everyone in this challenge -
Guy Tillis 4/22/2024 7:42 AMHope everyone has a great Earth Day today along with a great week.