Nathalie Vorio

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

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

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 45 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 5 conversations per day.

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

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 spend 45 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

I will spend 20 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 enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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.

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).

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!