

Kelly Hoerner
"Real environmental impact takes a team - our actions matter. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 612 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO8.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO772minutesspent learning
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UP TO13sustainable seafood mealsconsumed
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UP TO70conversationswith people
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UP TO3.0itemsrepaired
Kelly'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.
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.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.
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
Chat With A Nonprofit
SDG 12
I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 8 hours in my community.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.
Health & Equity
Communicate Constructively
SDG 16
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).
Climate & Ecosystems
Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture
SDG 14, 15
I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
Education & Livelihood
Organize a Book Club
SDG 4
I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.
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.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Choose Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG 14
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
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 QUESTIONHealth & EquityHow have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
Kelly Hoerner 4/14/2023 5:31 AMI have decided to keep things in my shopping cart on Amazon and only when I have a assigned delivery day do I place the order. Less shipping waste and less fuel used for delivery. -
Kelly Hoerner 4/13/2023 12:24 PMWe are almost half way through Earth Month and we have had some amazing presentations! Go back and watch if you missed any! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?
Kelly Hoerner 4/10/2023 9:06 AMOne of the ways I can have constructive conversations is by setting a agenda and sticking to it, or if someone else has an agenda, I am trying to review it ahead of time and be prepared with any talking points I may have.-
Susan Caron 4/11/2023 8:58 AM
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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?
Kelly Hoerner 4/05/2023 3:08 PMTaking showers that last less 5 minutes and using low flow shower heads helps to reduce my water use -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat's your opinion on the Climate Transition Plan?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsDo you think YellowTin will be useful?
Kelly Hoerner 4/04/2023 6:03 AMAbsolutely! Yellow Tin has helped to show me what areas I can improve on. -
Kelly Hoerner 4/03/2023 5:18 AMHappy and Surprised that we have a lower than usual water footprint for our home - 1,111 ! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Kelly Hoerner 4/03/2023 5:10 AMWork life balance allows me to out outdoors and appreciate nature more. -
Kelly Hoerner 3/23/2023 1:39 PMWe have 56 members as of today! Let's keep up the good work and get everyone in your office to join! -
Kelly Hoerner 3/21/2023 6:16 AMHello SE Region! Let's do our best to bring home the win!