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Manda Magee

WSP USA Northeast Region

"My mission this year is about what I consume. Really reducing the amount of meat I eat and what I eat. I will also focus more on outside time. "

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 733 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    25
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    170
    minutes
    being mindful
  • up to
    625
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • up to
    1.0
    water footprints
    calculated
  • up to
    131
    conversations
    with people
  • up to
    1.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    625
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • up to
    120
    minutes
    spent learning

Manda's Actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn and Discuss The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG 13, 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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).

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 20 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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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 1 vegan meals each day this week.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon Impact
    What is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?

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    Manda Magee 4/18/2023 4:19 AM
    I'm going to make a conscience effort to reduce the animal products I consume this year. We used to get the CSA during the summer, but that stopped with COVID. I hope to begin it again this year. I will register for a CSA before the Earth Month is up.
  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water Footprint
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

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    Manda Magee 4/13/2023 1:35 PM
    I use 1,300 gallons per day. 950 gallons of it is from my food choices alone.
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems WSP - Emerge Program
    What are your thoughts on WSP partnering with smaller companies with the Emerge Program?

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    Manda Magee 4/11/2023 6:30 PM
    I’m so glad we had this as a custom action. What a great presentation.
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Communicate Constructively
    What 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?

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    Manda Magee 4/07/2023 5:15 AM
    I'm excited how this is going. I wanted to focus on my girls for constructive listening. I feel like sometimes I'm distracted and I don't want to be. It's really helping, as the girls seem to appreciate the attention.
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems WSP - Electrify & Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
    Do you think YellowTin will be useful?

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    Manda Magee 4/05/2023 6:40 AM
    It will be interested to see how far I can go as a renter. But I'm glad WSP is participating in this program for employees.

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    Manda Magee 4/04/2023 10:36 AM
    Yay, check out this profile on the WSP intranet. See your fellow EcoChallenge Team Mates in action.

    http://intranet.wspgroup.com/en-GB/WSP-PB-USA/USA/News/US-News/A-Different-Kind-of-Beast-Keeps-a-Hydrogeologist-Up-at-Night-/
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Spend Time Outside
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    Manda Magee 4/03/2023 12:30 PM
    This is my favorite action. My whole world flips around when I spend time outside.
  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Reduce Animal Product Consumption
    What was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?

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    Manda Magee 4/01/2023 2:04 PM
    I think I’m going to take this action up a notch and really stick to it. It’s time I will do more than one meal and even do more fully meatless days.

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    Manda Magee 3/30/2023 12:59 PM
    The countdown begins. . . . I'm excited for this year's competition.