Casey Urban

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

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

I will read the article "Improving Water Conservation Through an Equity Lens" on WSP Insights.

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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).

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 cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 2 conversations per day.

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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