Julie Sinistore

I will plant a rain garden in my front yard

I will spend 15 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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 watch this 30 minute free course through the UN Global Compact Academy to learn more about the SDGs and how to take action.

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

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 julie.sinistore@wsp.com 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.

Pledge to eat plant based meals for a week

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

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

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

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

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.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

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 calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 10 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.