Pieter de Bod
"Be intentional about caring for the environment"
POINTS TOTAL
- 45 TODAY
- 145 THIS WEEK
- 746 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO96hoursvolunteered
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO13pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO25plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO31treesplanted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Pieter's actions
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 120 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. 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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 96 hours in my community.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
Land + Forests
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Land + Forests
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 4 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Land + Forests
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 20 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Climate + Air
Take the Veg Pledge!
Eating a plant-based diet is one of the most impactful (and delicious) ways to reduce your environmental footprint. Follow the link below to join WSP's week-long Veg Pledge and eat vegetarian or vegan from 22-28 April. Take it one step further and host a plant-based pot-luck in your office during April!
Climate + Air
WSP - Read WSP's Latest ESG Report And Explore the ESG Canopy Page
Learn more about WSP's sustainability journey and what we are doing to reach our climate goals.
Action Track: Community
WSP - JOIN OR START A GREEN TEAM IN YOUR OFFICE
WSP's Green Team volunteer program empowers employees passionate about sustainability to lead green initiatives for their local offices and communities. Follow the link below to learn more about WSP's Green Team program and sign-up to join or start one in your office today!
Climate + Air
WSP - ELECTRIFY AND REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Whether your rent or own your home, signing up with YellowTin taking advantage of their 1:1 concierge service will help you understand the costs, savings, and incentives for everything needed to transition to an all-electric lifestyle! Use the link below to register and earn these one-time action points.
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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Pieter de Bod 4/18/2024 5:39 AMRe-use. Reduce. Recycle. .... A great mantra.-
LITTY PHILIP 4/18/2024 5:52 AMThere is a fourth R now.
REFUSE - whatever you can that would impact the environment. Learnt that from my kid :)
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Pieter de Bod 4/16/2024 10:39 AMA 1.6 liter corolla uses less than half the fuel compared to a F150 truck. Thank about all the fuel that is saved during the lifetime if a corolla or similar smaller car is used. Is it really necessary to drive around in such a big tuck? -
Pieter de Bod 4/15/2024 6:18 AMAvoid using straws and coffee cup lids. Those are one time use plastics which is very difficult to recycle. -
Pieter de Bod 4/12/2024 3:04 AMI planted two Portulacaria Afra tree's. This plant has an exeptional ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by acting like a carbon sponge, improving the quality of air we breathe. More specifically, Portulacaria Afra can absorb between four to ten tonnes of carbon per hectare. This incredible tree uses carbon to make plant tissue and produce oxygen. This plant's capacity to offset harmful carbon emissions is compared to that of moist, subtropical forests. This remarkable plant is unique in that it stores solar energy to perform photosynthesis at night. This makes a a thicket 10 times more effective per hectare at carbon fixing than any tropical rainforest.
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Pieter de Bod 4/11/2024 7:19 AMEating again vegetarian today, saving on carbon footprint by not consuming meat. Watering plants with rain water.-
Simona Vinardi 4/11/2024 7:24 AMwell done!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Calculate My Carbon ImpactWhere in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?
Pieter de Bod 4/10/2024 11:29 AMGenerating hot water for the house, and driving around using fossil fuels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Choose Renewable EnergyIf you are already signed up for your utility's renewable option, what other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage? If your company doesn't offer a renewable option, were they open to your request of this in the future?
Pieter de Bod 4/10/2024 11:27 AMInstalling Solar PV cells to generate power for the house and installing electrical water heater powered from the solar system. -
Pieter de Bod 4/10/2024 11:18 AMWe had a great all vegetarian meal tonight. Kids loved it. -
Pieter de Bod 4/09/2024 5:20 AMLearning about ecosystems and the importance of the interdependency of fauna and on each other. Disturbing ecosystems is worse compared to disturbing just one specie of plant or animal.
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Pieter de Bod 4/09/2024 5:19 AMLearning about ecosystems and the importance of the interdependency of fauna and on each other. Disturbing ecosystems is worse compared to disturbing just one specie of plant or animal.-
Jenna Palka 4/09/2024 5:49 AMIt's amazing how everything is connected!!
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