

Meghan Jones
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO440gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO125minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
Meghan's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
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.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
Health & Equity
Communicate Constructively
SDG #16 Peace & Justice
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).
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG #15 Life On Land
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
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.
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).
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!
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 60 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityHow is food equity and access linked to a sustainable future?
Meghan Jones 4/30/2022 2:49 PMIf we can get equitable access to healthy food, we can reduce the need for lots of cheap, processed food that is produced using harmful agricultural practices and results in health issues that also have harmful environmental impacts. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Meghan Jones 4/30/2022 2:48 PMThe health of children linked all these SDGs, since they are a vulnerable population with little agency and the most at stake in our future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Meghan Jones 4/30/2022 2:43 PMWe use a push mower, remove invasive species, leave the leaves in some areas in the fall, and avoid using pesticides and fertilizers. I haven't noticed many changes. I still need to get some mulch but that did not get checked off the list this month! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Meghan Jones 4/30/2022 2:41 PMYikes, lots of coal in the Midwest! I believe our local power is from wind energy, but we recently had some changes and I have been unable to verify. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Meghan Jones 4/30/2022 2:26 PMI learned that one in three bites of food that humans eat each day is the result of pollinators’ interactions with plants! My favorite is the bumblebee. Did you know they sometimes fall asleep on flowers? It's so cute! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Meghan Jones 4/22/2022 12:56 PMThe COVID-19 pandemic was a linking factor. COVID-19 exacerbated issues of poverty and hunger, and water access is essential to overcoming the setbacks imposed by the pandemic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Meghan Jones 4/22/2022 12:53 PMInclusion was a linking factor. To create sustainable communities and partnerships, we need to provide equitable opportunities from the start. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsCan you make it to Net Zero?
Meghan Jones 4/22/2022 12:52 PMI failed but had a lot of fun trying! I may try again a few times to see if I can tweak some decisions to win. :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Meghan Jones 4/22/2022 12:50 PMEach of these SDGs contributes to a reduction in material footprint at various stages of the production cycle.