

Danny Baide
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Danny's actions
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 60 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Education & Livelihood
Share Your Eco Habits
SDG #11 Communities
Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
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.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
WSP's 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).
Climate & Ecosystems
[WSP Custom Action] Learn How to Take Action on the SDGs
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.
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).
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!
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Danny Baide 4/12/2022 9:17 AMA practice I already implement is using temperature sensors around the apartment to measure the space temperature and make sure our heating system does not exceed a certain space temperature. I am attempting to reduce my carbon footprint by sealing air leaks around the apartment (reducing gas usage for the heating system), reducing the temperature of showers, and reducing the time I spend in the shower. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Danny Baide 4/01/2022 2:16 PMThis is only after my first day of implementing this daily habit, but it already helped bring a sense of peace and calm to my day. It helped break up the tunnel-vision of my work day. I've also read that this kind of practice helps promote "elastic" thinking, which is a more "out of the box" approach to problem solving (I highly recommend the book Elastic by Leonard Mlodinow).
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Danny Baide 4/01/2022 12:46 PMI enjoy diving deep into my work, especially in moments of high pressure. I've found that this drive can be detrimental to my work-life balance, as I tend to lose sight of the big picture...that our lives are finite and that our presence in the universe is miniscule (respectfully, I understand that this belief may not be shared by everyone). For me, these thoughts are a reminder that our being alive is no small miracle and that it should be taken advantage of as much as possible. Carving out time to enjoy the little (and the big) things in life helps me connect with the people I love, with nature, and helps me re-focus the lens of my life to counter the tunnel-vision I sometimes get with work. With a more well-rounded appreciation for life, I feel nourished and that helps me return to work energized. This, I believe, is a much more sustainable way to live and to work. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
Danny Baide 4/01/2022 12:21 PMI watch informative documentaries or read about the negative global impact of NOT taking some specific action (such as composting). These usually present the information in a way where it's impossible to ignore. Then, once I've decided on some new habit to take up, I seek people who already engage in that activity and ask them whatever logistical questions I may have, and research whatever information I'll need to take it up myself. A bonus for motivation is to find a friend / roommate / partner who will engage in the activity with you.