It’s really simple to get swept up by something new that caught your eye in the mall or store. In all honesty, I’ve noticed myself buying something that I really want, be it a new book or t-shirt, just because I wanted it. But looking back, I’ve come to realize that I didn’t actually need any of those things, it wasn't a life or death situation. If I had thought more carefully about the effects of an excess amount of greenhouse gases my choices were creating, and had to choose between lowering my carbon footprint and getting something I wanted, I would definitely have chosen the first option.