Rita Poon
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,330 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,580minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,055minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Rita's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG #15 Life On Land
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
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
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Climate & Ecosystems
[WSP Custom Action] Take Five And Find Out What it Takes to Reach Net-Zero!
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!
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Climate & Ecosystems
[WSP custom action] Embodied Carbon Action Plan
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).
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 20 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 30 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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Rita Poon 4/29/2022 9:31 PMGo Team WSP! We've got one more day to go! It's been so much fun being part of this team! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Plan A Staycation in Your CommunityWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
Rita Poon 4/29/2022 9:27 PMIt's been years since I've been to Muir Woods. I can't wait to see the redwood trees and hike some of the trails. -
Rita Poon 4/29/2022 9:19 PMBefore heading home the other day, I decided to walk around the garden at Salesforce Tower and so glad I took some time out for me!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Work-Life BalanceHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Rita Poon 4/29/2022 9:12 PMSince I've been working from home, I find my work days are longer. After I log off now, I leave the house to take a walk. It's my mental break before I have to start dinner and do other things. It's important for all of us to take care of ourselves. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Reduce Single-Use PlasticsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Rita Poon 4/27/2022 4:52 PMWhen purchasing produce at the grocery store, we would use the store provided plastic bags. Now we bring our reusable mesh produce bags and use those instead. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Learn About Invasive SpeciesWhat is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?
Rita Poon 4/25/2022 10:37 AMThe nonnative plants that thrive in the parks, such as Monterey Pine and English Ivy can directly threaten habitat for the federally endangered mission blue and San Bruno elfin butterflies. Appreciate all the volunteers and staff that keep these invasive plant populations under control! -
Rita Poon 4/23/2022 10:18 PMWe also saw these beautiful flowers.
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Rita Poon 4/23/2022 10:12 PMOur family took a walk along the Burlingame public shore and watched the airplanes landing at SFO.
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Rita Poon 4/20/2022 5:16 PMSo glad I was able to attend the Bridges to Prosperity: Kagarama Trailbridge (Rwanda) presentation today. It was a great presentation and appreciate all those who volunteered for this project. Kudos to presenter Patrick Rizk who did a great job! :)