Elaine Gamolo

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

I will replace 15 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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about gender diversity.

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

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

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will read the article "Improving Water Conservation Through an Equity Lens" on WSP Insights.

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 20 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

I will use public transportation to get around - for work, errands, leisure. Car culture not only contributes to our emissions, but makes our local communities less usable (pollution, space, sound, etc). To advocate for the use and expansion of public transit, I should use it! If I don't use it for a day, I should engage or learn more about public transportation in my area.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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 watch this 30 minute free course through the UN Global Compact Academy to learn more about the SDGs and how to take action.

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!

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 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.