Courtney King

I will compost my leftovers in my backyard garden, making nutrients available to future garden vegetables

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

I will bike and/or bus to the office this month to reduce my impact on the environment while also getting exercise

I will capture shower water and use it to water native plants and trees in the backyard

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

During the day, I will schedule 1 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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 learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.

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 pledge to go vegetarian or vegan for a week with support from Julie Sinistore for this week with resources. The goal of this action is to reduce the environmental and social impacts of food choices and gain awareness about these impacts. If you would like to participate, please email [email protected] The pledge will run the week of April 25th and will feature a presentation by Julie about the environmental and social impacts of food on April 27th, at 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern.

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

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.