Vivian Castro

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POINTS TOTAL

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212 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

55

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

100

minutes

being mindful

Vivian's actions

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Smart Seafood Choices

Ocean Farming

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Tend A Garden

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Farm Irrigation Efficiency

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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Vivian Castro 5/03/2021 1:19 PM

I wish I had logged in more but what I realized is that there is so much to learn and I will continue my journey to be more sustainable.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

Vivian Castro 4/05/2021 8:44 AM

Focusing on my food and being grateful while eating has helped my digestion and overall enjoyment of my food

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

Vivian Castro 4/05/2021 8:43 AM

Just started mulching and understanding it's importance in the overall health of my plants in my garden

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A Garden

Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

Vivian Castro 4/05/2021 8:42 AM

Focusing on growing a garden is extremely relaxing and rewarding

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Composting

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

Vivian Castro 4/05/2021 8:36 AM

All of the above. I just had to buy compost for my garden. This purchase made me realize that for the one time investment in two compost bins, I could make my own compost for next year and go forward. Making my own compost bin would decrease my plastic usage (because the compost comes in a plastic bag, save money and overall help the planet. Like many new things there may be a learning curve, and I hope I'm doing this correctly but I know I'm on the right track.

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