"Mankind needs to adopt a new way of thinking about our fragile planet in order to survive. "
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participant impact
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gallons of water
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zero-waste meals
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spent learning
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food waste prevented
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sustainable seafood meals
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conversations
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Pieter'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.
COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS
Climate & Ecosystems
Know Your Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG #14 Life Below Water
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.
COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS
Education & Livelihood
Learn More and Talk to My Friends
SDG #17 Partnerships
During the day, I will schedule 1 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.
COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 5 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Economy & Communities
Read about converting hot water (that is generated freely by solar energy) directly into cooling, and thereby saving electricity.
Learning about alternative and innovative ways to reduce a building's carbon footprint.
COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 3 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 1 minutes learning about gender diversity.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 2 minutes learning about these SDGs.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 1 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 1 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 1 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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).
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
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.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Basic Needs & Security
Support A Renters Bills of Rights
SDG #1 No Poverty
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 2 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
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ONE-TIME 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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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!
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Participant Feed
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Health & Equity
Do you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
External shading devises like fixed louvers in front of windows reduce the solar influx on your windows, and reduce the air-conditioning needs big time!
Use solar panels to generate hot water for your house in lieu of gas or electricity. Many European and African countries have switched over to this, and they save on monthly utility bills, and reduce carbon.
This is so exciting -especially that this announcement was made during the Eco challenge. SA = South Africa, my home country. They are progressively pushing green buildings the last 10 years.
Set an example. Talk to people in your neighborhood, talk to the parents of the kids that goes to the same school as your kids, or in the same sport team as your kids. One on one engagement.
