Nami Ohtomo

Do you know what it will take to reach net-zero? Do you know which technologies and innovations are needed to keep warming below 2°C or 1.5°C? Take five minutes to see if your ideas on investments can get us to net zero!

I will write to Big Box retailers to urge them to carry more eco-friendly alternatives that are low in water content. Such products reduce the use of plastics, require less carbon-intensive shipping methods, and encourage healthier consumption behavior (e.g., shampoo bars and detergents not in liquid form, in biodegradable packaging, are lighter to ship because of low water content).

WSP has signed the Structural Engineering Institute 2050 Commitment (SE 2050) to reduce embodied carbon in structural systems. Read WSP's newly published embodied carbon action plan (ECAP).

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will organize at least one Green Team activity to encourage co-workers to spending time doing environmental volunteer work and thinking about local environmental issues.

I will watch this 30 minute free course through the UN Global Compact Academy to learn more about the SDGs and how to take action.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will read the article "Improving Water Conservation Through an Equity Lens" on WSP Insights.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

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.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

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.

I will spend at least an hour in my food garden every week to grow more food at home to share with family and friends.