Amanda Schweickert

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 how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

I will replace 10 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.

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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 spend 10 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

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 these SDGs.

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.

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

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).

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!