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Bobbie Castoro

Office Depot Women of Color ARG

"Learn & Grow"

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 1,204 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    30
    minutes
    being mindful
  • up to
    310
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • up to
    580
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • up to
    1.0
    water footprints
    calculated
  • up to
    1.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • up to
    4.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    310
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • up to
    432
    minutes
    spent learning

Bobbie's Actions

Education & Livelihood

Organize a Book Club

SDG 4

I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 20 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 4 documentaries about climate change.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG 6

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG 10

I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 15 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Listen to Podcast about Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

I will listen to 3 podcast episodes about equity, gender, health, or peace.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 5 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water Footprint
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

    Bobbie Castoro's avatar
    Bobbie Castoro 4/26/2023 7:48 AM
    We will review our sprinklers timer to reduce water use.

    I take short showers to reduce water use.

  • Bobbie Castoro's avatar
    Bobbie Castoro 4/26/2023 7:38 AM
    “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”— Robert Swan

  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Spend Time Outside
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

    Bobbie Castoro's avatar
    Bobbie Castoro 4/22/2023 8:46 AM
    Less sunshine which can lower your mood
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

    Bobbie Castoro's avatar
    Bobbie Castoro 4/12/2023 6:49 AM
    I watched the EarthStorm limited series on Netflix about natural disasters. I learned how climate change is affecting the intensity and frequency. I feel I need to do more research on how to slow climate change.

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    Bobbie Castoro 4/10/2023 3:36 PM
    The Eco-Challenge is helping me stay on track with my goals!

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    Bobbie Castoro 4/01/2023 7:49 AM
    Good morning WOC team! Happy April!

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    Bobbie Castoro 3/31/2023 12:03 PM
    Happy Friday all! Can't wait for the challenge to start tomorrow!

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    Bobbie Castoro 3/20/2023 8:49 AM
    Happy First Day of Spring, WOC ARG! Excited for this challenge to get started!