How you can reduce your carbon footprint

Jed Anderson • Jul 01, 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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