Logan Cullums

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

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

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 enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

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

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

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!