Breen Masciotra

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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

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 these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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 15 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 15 conversations per day.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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.

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).

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 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 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.

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

I will replace 20 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 calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.