Laura Burgess
4/25/2022 8:16 AM
I played the Climate Game and did not make it Net Zero. But I did still reduce change by 13.3
Laura Burgess
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 702 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO610minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO610minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Laura's actions
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.
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.
Economy & Communities
[WSP Custom Action] Create an Electrification and Clean Energy Plan
I will sign up with YellowTin to develop a personal electrification and clean energy roadmap.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
[WSP Custom Action] Learn about Water Conservation and Equity
I will read the article "Improving Water Conservation Through an Equity Lens" on WSP Insights.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 15 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.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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.
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).
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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 & EcosystemsCan you make it to Net Zero?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Laura Burgess 4/15/2022 11:07 AMOur children see us on the phone ALL the time. Spending time with them outside is important. They need to see their parents taking time away from the screen. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Laura Burgess 4/13/2022 10:30 AMI looked up to see if a couple of plastic items I normally would throw away could instead be recycled. And they could!