Nadine Chin-Santos

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

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.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 15 conversations per day.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

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.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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

Each day, I will spend 10 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 mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

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.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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

Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 15 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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 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).

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!

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).