After how many years we have been doing the same thing, same routine, same school everyday, etc. would we be able to change a big part of our routine to help our footprint?

To change our footprint, I think that we can start to do besic things, like turn off the light when we go out of the room; brush our teeth with the tap close, don't use plastic bottle for the water ( in many countries there is potable water); utilize recyclad bags for shopping, do shorter shower, don't print too much,...
Obvious thigs like these can really change the footprint. For exemple, brush our teeth with the tap close,  slightly reduce energy comsummation and it don't waste water. Lots of little things together can make a big difference.

I think we should start with the little things but then go into something bigger. People who can afford it should get electricity from resources like solar or wind power. The impact is closer than we think, and if we don't change now, the Earth can suffer so much that it will throw off ecosystems everywhere.

That is a really good question. CAN we change? You're right, after all. Everyday routines such as purchasing plastic bags at the grocery store and packaged goldfish for our lunches have become basic necessities for human beings. In America, everything we own is manufactured. Unfortunately, our waste can be seen all around the world. An average American actually throws away 1,200 pounds of trash each year that could be either composted or somehow kept out of the landfill. Our amount of waste has tripled since 1960! So once again, can we change? I believe that we can turn our world around, but it will take much more than a few instagram posts and just talking about environmental awareness. Our collective World Municipal Waste impact according to the United Nations is WAY to big to just turn around without government support. [MWC_web](mwc_web.png) Americans who accept climate change outnumber those who don't by a ratio of 5 to 1 according to https://e360.yale.edu/digest/americans- … ont-5-to-1.
       So how can we take action?  Sweden, for example, has government action to reduce their country's carbon footprint. According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, "Sweden passed legislation last week which legally binds the country to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2045, five years earlier than previously planned. The new Climate Act passed in parliament with an overwhelming majority vote (254 against 41) and is more ambitious than what Sweden pledged under the Paris Climate Change Agreement " (paragraph 1). As you can see, Sweden is taking immediate action by convincing all citizens to reduce their carbon footprint which results in quick change. Obviously, I am not part of any political organization but normal people can help pass laws by going to political rallies and visiting your state's capital to advocate for laws. Writing letters to your legislators and convincing your friends to do so as well can make an enormous impact. Once we shut down the use of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene plastic (which take years to decompose into Earth's soil) with bills and regulations, our world can look towards a green future. All it takes is a little government cooperation.