Rita Poon

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

I will replace 30 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.

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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!

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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

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 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.