How you can reduce your carbon footprint
Jed Anderson • July 1, 2022
What is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the measure of emissions that an individual or group produces over a set period of time. Everything from one's diet, to transportation, to the products one purchases, to the number of electronics plugged in at home can contribute to one's carbon footprint. Here are a few ideas for how you can lessen your own impact!
Ways you can reduce your carbon footprint:
Consumption:
- Reduce your meat intake (try going pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan one day a week!)
- Carry a reusable water bottle
- Bring a cloth tote bag to the store
- Shop at local businesses
- Compost and recycle as much as you can
- Thrift your clothes
- Buy products without plastic packaging (bar soap over bottled shampoo for example)
Home:
- Turn off all lights when not in use
- Unplug from outlets when not in use (or purchase outlet-timers)
- Wash clothes on cold
- And then hang your laundry up to dry
- Adjust the thermostat by a degree or two
Upgrades:
- Purchase an electric vehicle
- Install solar panels on your house
- Use LED lightbulbs
Sequester carbon by:
- Volunteering to plant trees
- Grow a backyard garden
And so much more! Every option is a step forward in the right direction, so go ahead and try out a new sustainable habit today!
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