Cary Carr

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has 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.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.