Ciaran O'Gara

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 spend 10 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course 'A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

I will spend 5 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.