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35 Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
35 Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint
These days, you might be thinking about how to reduce your carbon footprint. It is
impossible to miss news about the environmental effects of burning fossil fuels.
While the problem is big, little changes you make every day can help contribute to a
cleaner, greener future.
Before we talk about ways to reduce your carbon footprint, we must first ask, “what is
a carbon footprint?” A carbon footprint is the sum of all the byproducts that come
from using fossil fuels to manufacture and move goods, build structures for homes
and businesses, provide food, and travel.
The gasses produced by these activities, namely carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous
oxide, and , are called greenhouse gasses because they trap heat in the
atmosphere, raising the average temperature of earth.
Reducing your carbon footprint means changing how you approach and participate
in activities that produce greenhouse gasses. This guide will show you how.
4. Carpool
Sharing a ride to work every day or going shopping can reduce your carbon
footprint by about 2,000 pounds of CO2e every year.
17. Turn off lights and unplug appliances when not in use
Many people waste energy by leaving unused lights on for hours. Another common
energy-wasting habit is leaving appliances plugged in when not in use. Modern
appliances in stand-by mode draw small amounts of power all the time. When
you unplug appliances, you can save energy.
33. Talk to family and friends about climate change issues and
carbon footprints
While no one wants to be lectured or scolded, sharing tips for reducing carbon
footprints can magnify the impact you make in reducing energy consumption. You
could be helping them save money, too.