Marcus Christian

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

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

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.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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

I will spend 30 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

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).

I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will sign up with YellowTin to develop a personal electrification and clean energy roadmap.

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes learning about nonprofit organizations that focuses on sustainable consumption and production patterns so that I could participate in their activities.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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!