Diane Klug

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 practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 10 conversations per day.

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 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.

I will replace 45 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 sign up with YellowTin to develop a personal electrification and clean energy roadmap.

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.

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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 spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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!