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Matthew Coulter

WSP West

"I drive building and organizational efficiency and decarbonization through design, planning, and education. "

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Matthew's actions

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Sustainability Lunch and Learn

Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.

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Land + Forests

Share My "Why"

I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.

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Land + Forests

Compost Food Waste

Food in the landfill is one of the main sources of greenhouse gasses. I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

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Action Track: Community

Decarbonization Presentation

I will present on electrification and decarbonization at an educational session (at least 1) during the ecochallenge.

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    Matthew Coulter 4/15/2024 6:40 AM
    This weekend I picked out and planted some flowers in our planter pots and picked out seeds we'll soon plant in our garden with my youngest two kids. We enjoyed a bike ride to the park on Sunday afternoon to enjoy the beautiful weather.

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      Matthew Coulter 4/29/2024 6:25 AM
      Update, two weeks later and two snows later my daughter and one of my sons finally got the carrots, parsnips, broccoli, and kale planted late in the afternoon.

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      Pieter de Bod 4/29/2024 1:44 AM
      Sounds like fun

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    Matthew Coulter 4/01/2024 10:55 AM
    I'm getting quotes this month to replace my gas water heater w/ a hybrid HP / elec one w/ incentive and tax credit stacking. Happy Earth Month.

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    Matthew Coulter 3/29/2024 12:57 PM
    Ecochallenge is like lent for environmentalists (and well timed w/ Easter this year).