I take short showers to reduce water use.
Bobbie Castoro
"Learn & Grow"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,204 Total
Participant Impact
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up to30minutesbeing mindful
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up to310minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to580gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to1.0water footprintscalculated
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up to1.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to4.0documentarieswatched
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up to310minutesspent outdoors
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up to432minutesspent 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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 4 documentaries about climate change.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG 6
I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice in my region.
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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
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.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Listen to Podcast about Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
I will listen to 3 podcast episodes about equity, gender, health, or peace.
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.
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.
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.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat 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 4/26/2023 7:48 AMWe will review our sprinklers timer to reduce water use.
I take short showers to reduce water use. -
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 QuestionHealth & Equity Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
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Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or NatureWhat 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?
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Bobbie Castoro 4/10/2023 3:36 PMThe Eco-Challenge is helping me stay on track with my goals! -
Bobbie Castoro 4/01/2023 7:49 AMGood morning WOC team! Happy April! -
Bobbie Castoro 3/31/2023 12:03 PMHappy Friday all! Can't wait for the challenge to start tomorrow! -
Bobbie Castoro 3/20/2023 8:49 AMHappy First Day of Spring, WOC ARG! Excited for this challenge to get started!