CARBON FOOTPRINT

INTRODUCTION

• A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact your activities have on the amount of carbon
dioxide ( CO2 )
• A carbon footprint is the whole amount of greenhouse gases (GHG)
• The GHGs that result in a carbon footprint can come from the production and consumption of
food, manufactured goods, fossil fuels, transportation, roads, and also materials.
• To calculate the carbon footprint, a lot of factors need to be considered
 RESULT
  HOME FOOD PURCHASES TRANSPORTATION

AYUB 3216 kgs 4855 kgs 187 kgs 1543 kgs

AVERAGE IN MALAYSIA 768 kgs 1691 kgs 248 kgs 851 kgs
 DISCUSSION

• Highest carbon footprint value is food

• Different foods produce different amounts of GHG emissions
• The process of processing, transport, retail and packaging only account for less share of GHG
emissions.
• Plant-based foods have lower carbon footprint compared to animal-based foods.
 HOW TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT

• Plant trees
• Individuals also can reduce carbon footprints by changing lifestyle, purchasing habits and
improving energy efficiency.
• Switching lifestyle
• Use public transportation
• Carpooling
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