

Elaine Gamolo
"Hoping to get outside more, be more thoughtful and track my consumption habits, and learn something new!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 857 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO790minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO505minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
Elaine's actions
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.
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
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG 13
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.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 10 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
Health & Equity
Support Public Transit
SDG 10, 16
Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 3 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
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.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 20 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.
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG 10
Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.
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 1 meatless meals and/or 0 vegan meals each day this week.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat are your thoughts on WSP partnering with smaller companies with the Emerge Program?
Elaine Gamolo 4/11/2023 12:46 PMI thought it was interesting learning about these smaller companies and innovations, from learning about the filtering of briny waste water to the possibilities of changing building materials. It provides a new point of view and new concepts that may have not been familiar with the audience. I thought it was interesting seeing the comparison of a product like Plaex compared to materials like pre-cast concrete, brick, CLT, etc in terms of cost, time, and even things like water absorption and R-value. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?
Elaine Gamolo 4/06/2023 5:21 AMLooking at recent usages, I was at first surprised that my March usage was more than my February usage. However it makes sense. I wasn't feeling well for part of March, so I was home a lot rather than spending my day in the office. I was also out on vacation for a week in February. Both played a big part on my electric bill. I can probably do better about unplugging unused devices to reduce my standby power loads. I also have a few lights that are on a timer and I can probably readjust them better to the season and increasing daylight hours. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Elaine Gamolo 4/04/2023 12:27 PMI learned a lot of my water usage comes from my shopping habits and my diet. I should be more mindful of the things that I am buying, especially if certain materials require a lot of water to produce (or grow). As for diet, I can aim to eat less meat. A lot of my indoor water usage comes from laundry and dishwashing. I don't have a dishwasher, so sometimes I can be quite wasteful when I hand wash. I do not own my own personal vehicle, nor do I have a yard, so by not having a car or yard, I have been able to reduce some of my water usage in some aspects.