Martha Castro

Biology 100 Spring 2021

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
212 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

69

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

40

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

40

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

50

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

5.5

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted

Martha's actions

Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 120 minute(s)

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Personal Waste Audit

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

Martha Castro 5/12/2021 2:09 PM

I would like to be able to sleep for more than five hours. I have found that not having any screen time after 11 PM has helped me fall asleep quicker.

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- Emely Gaytan 5/23/2021 10:41 PM
  
  Hi Martha, I used to sleep talk/ walk A LOT and I started reading on it and it said that it was because I was using my phone past 11 and not letting my brain shut down properly.. the more you know huh!
  
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- Takierah Peterson 5/15/2021 10:57 PM
  
  Hi Martha, I have the same problem with my sleep pattern. I barely sleep and when I do its about 4-5 hours. I think more rest is needed for a better productive day. Keep up the good work !
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Reduce refined sugar

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

Martha Castro 5/11/2021 8:16 PM

I don't think I was addicted but I never realized how much sugar I was actually intaking until I began to track it. I feel like now I have more energy and do not feel like I am going through a crash in the middle of the day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Martha Castro 5/11/2021 8:15 PM

Another easy way in order to save energy is to unplug things that are not currently being used. I have a bad habit of keeping my computer and phone charger connected to Multi-plug extension cord. What I began doing is shutting off the extension cord and unplugging it when it was not being used.

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- Mya Duncan 5/16/2021 11:13 PM
  
  Hi Martha, I also have a really bad habit unplugging cords because I am lazy and forget to. My apple watch charger and phone charger are always plugged into my wall. I need to get in the habit of unplugging them after I am done using them!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

A recent Keen Independent Research Foundation study found that Minority Businesses Enterprises (MBEs) are more likely to have difficulties in receiving loans or city contracts. In what ways can you work to address systemic racism like that demonstrated in this study?

Martha Castro 5/04/2021 11:37 PM

A way that I can work to address this issue is to openly support these businesses and promote their products. Bring them more traction so that the city and those offering loans know that people frequent these spots and they will be able to receive the funding they deserve. That being said there are some amazing black owned restaurants in the IE. Island Breeze Jamaican cuisine is located in Colton and they have amazing food. Here is a list of black owned restaurants in the Inland Empire.

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