Martha Castro
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 212 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO69minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO40minutesspent exercising
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UP TO40minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.5pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO50minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Martha's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 120 minute(s)
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.
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.
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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider 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 PMI 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.-
Emely Gaytan 5/23/2021 10:41 PMHi 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! -
Takierah Peterson 5/15/2021 10:57 PMHi 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 QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Martha Castro 5/11/2021 8:16 PMI 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. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Martha Castro 5/11/2021 8:15 PMAnother 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.-
Mya Duncan 5/16/2021 11:13 PMHi 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 QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Support Businesses Owned by People of ColorA 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 PMA 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.