Quick ways to save the world...

Chapter 1: Up and at 'Em
Chapter 2: Stop and Go
Chapter 3: At Work
Chapter 4: Cool Beans
Chapter 5: Surf's Up
Chapter 6: LunchtIme
Chapter 7: Shopping
Chapter 8: Home Ec(ology)
Chapter 9: Cleaning Up and Cleaning Out
Chapter 10: FamIly and Weekend Fun
Chapter 11: Happy Holidays
Chapter 12: ThE Revolutionary In You

No matter what you do or where you work, chances are
good that you'll need to print something. If you're just
putting something on paper to proofread or peruse before
sending that final copy down the line, use the backs of some
previously used paper. Even though Americans recycle
nearly half of all paper used, lots of paper that is recycled
is only half-used. So, make a separate stack of clean-backed
paper and feed it into your printer next time you need to
print off a rough draft or some notes.

Who doesn't love the stream of warm droplets hitting their back each morning? But enjoying such a simple pleasure can get us in hot water (literally). Instead of your normal allotment of shower time today, try to shave one minute off of your time in there. By shortening your bathing ritual by as little as 60 seconds, you'll save about five gallons of water. Sure, you'll miss that extra time where you're lost in thought while your super-duper massaging showerhead does its thing, but the environment will thank you. If you do this every day this year, you'll save more than 1,825 gallons of water and $11 in utility costs.

It all started with just one simple question: "How can we inspire people to take action on climate change?" And the answer looked like a light switch. And now, Earth Hour has become a global event, one in which hundreds of thousands of people have committed to turning off their lights tomorrow night at 8 PM. Now you can participate in order to reduce carbon emissions. So wherever you are tomorrow, flip the switch and keep it off for an hour. Know that as you're doing it, so are many others, all in the name of saving the world.

Music has power that printed words alone will never know. For that reason, we've worked with 7 very talented artists to create a compilation of songs to take with you on your journey to save the world. Below, you can listen to some of the artists on iTunes, and to get their tracks on our soundtrack, it's easy -- all you have to do is buy the book. Then, you can download the 9-song soundtrack for FREE. The soundtrack includes The Gabe Dixon Band, Jake Smith, Jill Phillips, Andy Gullahorn, Kyle Andrews, Steve Lee, Thom Schuyler and more...

Sam Davidson is the co-founder and president of CoolpeopleCare, Inc. Telling the stories that need telling in order to motivate others to change the things that need changing, Sam is a social entrepreneur who believes in the power of local communities. Having worked and consulted in the nonprofit arena, his approach to impacting one's world is believable and, even more importantly, doable.

Stephen Moseley is the co-founder and vice president of CoolpeopleCare, Inc. as a communications consultant and design professional focusing on the work of nonprofits, Stephen has worked to build brands through meaningful connections while empowering hard-working organizations to control their message and mission through the creative and efficient use of technology.

CoolPeopleCare is aiming to be THE online destination for anyone who wants to make a difference.

To some, making a difference means small, simple acts that can be done every single day. If that's you, check out 5 Minutes of Caring articles. They're daily 99-word articles that offer practical tips and motivation for you to make a positive impact each and every day.

To others, making a difference means showing up to local events that make the world a better place. If that's you, visit our Act Locally calendar, which lists any event that benefits your local community. From 5k runs to volunteer opportunities, from lectures to fundraising dinners, we've got meaningful events covered in nearly every American city.

And to some other people, making a difference means hopping on board with a local nonprofit and focusing your efforts on one issue. If that's you, visit our partner page. These community organizations support our work and we, in turn, want to send you to them. You want to change the world, and these groups are already doing so. Sounds like a match.