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Logging Work (Step-by-Step)

Complete guide to documenting your regenerative work using Green Goods' MDR workflow.

Prerequisites

  • ✅ Signed up with passkey (Gardener Quickstart)

  • ✅ Joined at least one garden

  • ✅ Completed some regenerative work

  • ✅ Have your smartphone ready

Step 1: Capture Media

Before Starting Work

Take "Before" Photo 📸

  1. Open Green Goods app on your phone

  2. Navigate to the action you'll complete

  3. Tap "Start Work"

  4. Take photo showing initial state

Tips:

  • Show the full area you'll work on

  • Include landmarks for context

  • Use good lighting (avoid shadows)

  • Landscape orientation usually works best

Before Photo Example Example: Before photo showing overgrown area

After Completing Work

Take "After" Photo 📸

  1. Same location as "before" photo

  2. Same angle and framing

  3. Show the change you made

  4. Include any harvest/collection (litter bags, etc.)

Tips:

  • Match the before photo angle exactly

  • Step back to show full context

  • Capture evidence of work done

  • Include yourself or tools for scale (optional)

After Photo Example Example: After photo showing cleared area

Optional: Detail Photos

Add Close-Ups 📸

  • Specific plants installed

  • Wildlife observed

  • Quality of work

  • Team in action

When to add:

  • Complex or technical work

  • Want to highlight specific aspects

  • Documenting species/techniques

  • Showing craftsmanship

Step 2: Fill Details

Open the Submission Form

  1. Tap "Submit Work" from home or garden view

  2. Or continue from "Start Work" flow

Required Fields

Select Action 🎯

Tap the dropdown and choose which action you completed:

  • Actions are pre-defined by garden operators

  • Read the description to confirm match

  • Each action has specific metrics

Title (Auto-Generated)

Leave blank to use action title, or customize:

  • Brief description of what you did

  • Example: "Planted 15 oak trees in north section"

  • Keep it under 100 characters

Add Metrics

Action-Specific Numbers 📊

Different actions require different metrics. Common ones:

For Tree Planting:

  • Number of trees: 15

  • Species: Quercus agrifolia

  • Area covered: 300 sqm

For Litter Cleanup:

  • Bags collected: 4

  • Area covered: 500 sqm

  • Type of waste: Plastic, paper, metal

For Monitoring:

  • Species count: 12

  • Individuals observed: 47

  • Time spent: 2 hours

Tips:

  • Count carefully (don't estimate)

  • Use consistent units

  • Be honest about quantities

  • Note unusual conditions

Location

GPS Auto-Detection 📍

  • App detects your location automatically

  • Verify it's correct on the map

  • Adjust pin if needed

  • Or enter location manually

Privacy:

  • Location helps map impact

  • Only operators see exact coords

  • Public views show general area

Notes/Context (Optional)

Add Additional Info ✍️

  • Challenges encountered

  • Observations worth sharing

  • Collaborators involved

  • Weather conditions

  • Why this location matters

Example:

Step 3: Review Submission

Preview Screen

What You'll See:

  • ✅ All uploaded photos (in gallery view)

  • ✅ Action title and description

  • ✅ All metrics you entered

  • ✅ Location (map pin)

  • ✅ Notes/context

Check Everything:

  • Photos uploaded correctly (not blurry)

  • Metrics are accurate

  • Location is correct

  • Spelling is correct

Edit if Needed

Can Still Change:

  • Go back to edit any section

  • Upload different photos

  • Adjust metrics

  • Add forgotten details

Cannot Change After Submission:

  • Once submitted, work is locked

  • Operator reviews what you sent

  • If rejected, can resubmit new version

Submit

Tap "Submit Work" 🚀

If Online:

  1. Photos upload to IPFS (~5-30 seconds)

  2. Transaction prepared

  3. Smart account submits attestation

  4. Confirmation shown

  5. Work appears in "Pending" status

If Offline:

  1. Work saved to local queue

  2. "Queued for sync" status shown

  3. Auto-uploads when online

  4. You'll see confirmation later

After Submission

Immediate Feedback

You'll See:

  • ✅ "Work submitted successfully!"

  • 📊 Work added to your dashboard

  • ⏳ Status: "Pending Review"

  • 🔗 Transaction hash (if online)

What Happens Next

Operator Review (24-48 hours typically):

  1. Pending: Waiting for operator

  2. Under Review: Operator viewing

  3. Approved ✅: On-chain attestation created!

  4. Rejected ❌: Feedback provided

Check Status

View in Work Dashboard:

  1. Tap Work Dashboard icon (bottom nav)

  2. See all submissions organized by status

  3. Tap any work to see details

  4. Approved work shows attestation link

Offline Workflow

Document Work Without Internet

Full Offline Support:

  1. ✅ Take photos (stored locally)

  2. ✅ Fill entire form

  3. ✅ Submit (queued)

  4. 🔄 Auto-syncs when online

Sync Process

When You Get Online:

  1. App detects connection

  2. "Syncing X items..." notification

  3. Photos upload to IPFS

  4. Attestations created

  5. "Sync complete" confirmation

Sync Indicators:

  • 🟢 Online: Immediate submission

  • 🔴 Offline: Queued locally

  • 🟡 Syncing: Upload in progress

Managing Queue

View Queued Work:

  • Work Dashboard shows "Queued" section

  • See what's waiting to sync

  • Retry failed syncs

  • Delete from queue if needed

Common Issues

"Photo won't upload"

Solutions:

  • Check file size (< 10 MB recommended)

  • Try different photo

  • Check camera permissions

  • Clear app cache

"Can't find my action"

Solutions:

  • Verify you're in the correct garden

  • Ask operator if action is active

  • Refresh garden actions list

  • Check if action has time window

"Location detection failed"

Solutions:

  • Enable location permissions

  • Try manual pin placement

  • Enter location text description

  • Submit without location (if optional)

"Submission stuck in queue"

Solutions:

  • Check internet connection

  • Wait for retry (auto-retries every 5 min)

  • Force sync from Work Dashboard

  • Contact support if persistent

Best Practices

Photo Quality

✅ Do:

  • Clear, well-lit images

  • Same angle for before/after

  • Show full work area

  • Include context/landmarks

❌ Don't:

  • Blurry or dark photos

  • Different angles for before/after

  • Overly zoomed in

  • Apply filters

Accurate Metrics

✅ Do:

  • Count carefully

  • Use standard units

  • Be honest about quantities

  • Note estimation if necessary

❌ Don't:

  • Guess or inflate numbers

  • Use inconsistent units

  • Round excessively

  • Omit important context

Timely Submission

✅ Do:

  • Submit same day as work

  • Document in the field

  • Use offline mode if needed

  • Keep photos organized

❌ Don't:

  • Wait weeks to submit

  • Submit old work without context

  • Batch unrelated work together

  • Rush documentation

Advanced Tips

Documenting Long-Term Work

For Multi-Day Projects:

  • Submit each day's work separately

  • Reference previous submissions

  • Track progress over time

  • Use consistent photo locations

Collaborative Work

When Working as Team:

  • Each gardener submits own work

  • Or designate one person to document

  • Note collaborators in context

  • Share responsibilities fairly

Seasonal Patterns

Adapt to Conditions:

  • Planting season: Focus on installation

  • Growing season: Monitor and maintain

  • Harvest season: Document yield

  • Winter: Preparation and planning

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