Alex Metry

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

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

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

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

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 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

I will spend 5 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

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

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.

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 spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

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 bike to work each day instead of driving my car. This will reduce the emissions that I emit. It also gets me outside enjoying the outdoors and is good exercise.

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!