Eva Chan

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 2 conversations per day.

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.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.

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.

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 use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

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!