When you think about the climate crisis, your first reaction might be, “What can I possibly do that would make a difference?”
At 2030 or Bust, we’re here to remind you—a lot.
The myth that individual action is too small to matter is exactly that: a myth. The truth? Small, simple choices made consistently by millions of people can bridge the emissions gap and put us on track to a sustainable future.
Here are 10 powerful, planet-positive actions you can take starting today—and the real impact behind them:
1. Have a No Meat Day
Swapping meat for plant-based meals once a week can cut up to 400 pounds of CO₂ per year. Multiply that by millions, and you’re looking at a serious emissions dent.
2. Have a No Plastic Day
Ditch plastic bags, bottles, and wrappers for just one day and you’ve already made a difference. One day a week = dozens fewer plastic items in landfills and oceans each year.
3. Take a 5-Minute Shower
Reducing your shower time from 10 to 5 minutes saves up to 10 gallons of water each time and lowers your energy footprint.
4. Wash Clothes in Cold Water
Switching from hot to cold water cuts laundry-related emissions by up to 90%. Cold is cool—literally.
5. Use Public Transport or a Bike
Skip a short car trip once a week and prevent around 260 pounds of CO₂ annually. It’s good for the planet and your lungs.
6. Bring Your Own Bag
One reusable bag can replace hundreds of plastic bags per year. No more bag monsters in your closet—or our oceans.
7. Plant a Tree
A single tree absorbs about 48 pounds of CO₂ per year. It’s one of the most direct ways to lock carbon out of the atmosphere.
8. Visit a Farmers Market
Local food = fewer transport emissions. Just one local shop a week can save hundreds of pounds of CO₂ annually.
9. Bring Your Own Water Bottle
Say goodbye to single-use plastic. BYOB (bottle, that is) and cut 167 plastic bottles a year out of circulation.
10. Buy Used Clothing
Skip fast fashion. Buying second-hand saves about 5.3 pounds of CO₂ per item and reduces textile waste.
Why This Matters
Each of these choices may seem small—but when multiplied by millions of people, they become unstoppable. That’s the heart of The 2030 Game: showing how your actions, and our actions, add up to something extraordinary
We’re not waiting on policies. We’re not banking on billionaires. We’re doing it ourselves.
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Let’s take action. Let’s build the future. Let’s win this game—together.