About
Go Sustainably
Hey, I’m Robbie, a sustainable adventurer!
Welcome to Go Sustainably! I am Robbie, the face and sustainable adventurer behind Go Sustainably.
I am super passionate about traveling and sustainability, so why not combine the two?
How I Got Started
About Go Sustainably
Go Sustainably is here to serve as your go-to place for everything related to traveling sustainably. We all know that traveling negatively impacts our environment, however, traveling is inevitable, so traveling sustainably is necessary!
Why Traveling Sustainably is Necessary
Our planet is deteriorating quickly, and as morbid as that sounds, it is the truth. This is why we need to start to do things more sustainably in order to create a thriving planet for the future! Traveling is a huge contributor to climate change, however, for many people, traveling is inevitable. Whether you travel for fun, work, or for family, traveling is a necessity. Instead of stopping traveling completely (which is not really possible), learn how to do it in a way that helps offset the negative impacts.
As I like to say, traveling is inevitable, so traveling sustainably is necessary!
How I Got Started with Go Sustainably
Here is my story: I was born and raised in New York, but now live in Bend, Oregon. Here, I am surrounded by endless nature. At a young age, I had the privilege of traveling all over the world from Europe to Asia and even Africa a couple of times. My parents always prioritized travel and new experiences. At age 26, I have been to over 40 countries, and I have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. However, traveling at a young age, also opened my eyes to the damage we are causing to our environment. At a young age, I learned why we need to treat our planet better and live more mindfully and sustainably.
Why I started Go Sustainably
At fifteen, I remember when I was in Laos on a boat, surrounded by so much natural beauty. However, it was hard to focus on the nature surrounding me with the amount of trash floating around the boat. There were children swimming through trash, women washing clothes in it, and animals drinking from it.
A year later as I was walking on a beach in Accra, Ghana, I was shocked again by the piles of trash along the beach where sand dunes should be. There were children jumping on these trash piles, goats eating the trash, and people rummaging through it. I have many more stories like these ones, which is what inspired me to want to start to live more consciously and sustainably.
Now, I see myself as a sustainable adventurer, who spends most of their free time hiking, skiing, biking, camping, and of course, traveling the world!
I am constantly learning more about how to continue to enjoy my hobbies and favorite activities, but in a more sustainable manner. I cannot wait to share all of this with you, so we can all Go Sustainably together!
