

Lauryn Duoto
"My goal is to learn more about sustainability in ways I have not considered before!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,079 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO93pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO3,310minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO149meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO15lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,385minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
Lauryn's actions
Education & Livelihood
WSP - Climate Solutions Plan and Accelerator Course
Read WSP’s Climate Transition Plan, which details how we plan to reduce GHG emissions. We began implementation of our Low-Carbon Supplier Engagement Plan in January. Learn more about it by listening to our supplier kickoff webinar. Increase your climate literacy, take the 2-part Climate Solutions Accelerator Course on the WSP My Learning Platform.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Climate & Ecosystems
WSP - Emerge Program
Spend 15 minutes learning about the Emerge Program at WSP. Emerge is WSP's strategic alliance program that seeks early-stage companies with novel solutions as strategic partners. Partners get access to in-house subject matter experts, an opportunity to pilot their products/technologies with WSP during the evaluation phase and have access to our client base. Emerge propels our partners by accelerating the product/technology adoption. Having recently launched our 4th cohort, Emerge has accelerated a number of companies whose mission aligns with UN SDGs. • Olokun Minerals • ecoSPEARS • PLAEX Building Systems
Education & Livelihood
WSP - Create a Green Team in your office
Make a commitment to have a kick-off Green Team meeting to brainstorm for ideas on what your office will want to accomplish. Coordinate with your office director and DPN to facilitate.
Climate & Ecosystems
WSP - Electrify & Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Whether you rent or own, sign up with YellowTin to understand costs, savings and incentives for everything needed to transition to an all-electric home and car. Us the link below to register and get these one time action points.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 15 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Education & Livelihood
Learning Hours
Participate in learning experiences provided by ecochallenge.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG 6
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG 8
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 240 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 20 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.
Education & Livelihood
Host or Join a Cleanup Event
SDG 11, 17
Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk
SDG 15
Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 4 items of litter.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG 2
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 3 meatless meals and/or 3 vegan meals each day this week.
Economy & Communities
Chat With A Nonprofit
SDG 12
I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.
Education & Livelihood
WSP - Climate Solutions Plan and Accelerator Course
Read WSP’s Climate Transition Plan, which details how we plan to reduce GHG emissions. We began implementation of our Low-Carbon Supplier Engagement Plan in January. Learn more about it by listening to our supplier kickoff webinar. Increase your climate literacy, take the 2-part Climate Solutions Accelerator Course on the WSP My Learning Platform.
Climate & Ecosystems
WSP - Emerge Program
Spend 15 minutes learning about the Emerge Program at WSP. Emerge is WSP's strategic alliance program that seeks early-stage companies with novel solutions as strategic partners. Partners get access to in-house subject matter experts, an opportunity to pilot their products/technologies with WSP during the evaluation phase and have access to our client base. Emerge propels our partners by accelerating the product/technology adoption. Having recently launched our 4th cohort, Emerge has accelerated a number of companies whose mission aligns with UN SDGs. • Olokun Minerals • ecoSPEARS • PLAEX Building Systems
Education & Livelihood
WSP - Create a Green Team in your office
Make a commitment to have a kick-off Green Team meeting to brainstorm for ideas on what your office will want to accomplish. Coordinate with your office director and DPN to facilitate.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodDo you plan on having much engagement with your office green team?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat are your thoughts on WSP partnering with smaller companies with the Emerge Program?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsDo you think YellowTin will be useful?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat's your opinion on the Climate Transition Plan?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Lauryn Duoto 4/19/2023 7:39 AMSpend more time outdoors without electronics and electricity may help sustainability. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat was your experience like plogging, or engaging in another way to collect litter while being outside? Was there any item you collected that was unusual that you found?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?