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How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint For A Positive Impact

By
Industry Observer with Live Simple Eco

There are choices you can make in your day-to-day life to lessen your personal impact on the planet and environment. And just think if you do it, and your friends, and your neighbors, and thousands of others, what a difference can be made! I am going to give you 15 ways you can reduce your carbon footprint to help the health of you, your family, and the planet. 

 

First off, what is a carbon footprint anyway? A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that an individual, group, or organization let into the atmosphere. These emissions include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. They all trap heat in the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming.  And global warming isn’t just about more days that can be spent at the beach. Nope, it causes extreme weather, the spread of vector-borne diseases, depletion of potable water, pollution, and environmental damage.  Learning how to reduce your carbon footprint will help benefit both your family and the environment. 

 

Choices you can make in your day-to-day life to lessen your ecological footprint. 

How to reduce your carbon footprint. Here are 15 ways:

  1. Unplug Your Devices
  2. Minimize Driving
  3. Drive A Low Carbon Vehicle
  4. Reduce Energy Use
  5. Shop Local
  6. Live Minimally
  7. Line Dry Your Clothes
  8. Recycle And Reuse
  9. Avoid Flying When Possible
  10. Make Your Home Energy Efficient
  11. Reduce Water Use
  12. Produce Less Waste
  13. Shop Sustainably
  14. Choose Low Energy-Intensive Activities
  15. Consume Less

 

You can make choices every day to cut down on CO2 emissions and reduce your carbon footprint. Take steps that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that have a damaging effect on the environment. Changing your day-to-day habits is one of the most significant things you can do to help the planet. Your grandchildren will thank you. From living greener and being more eco-friendly, you can help reduce global carbon emissions. Every step counts!  

 

For more in-depth information go to 15 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

 

 

John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Joann Schermerhorn very good report about how to reduce carbon footprint for a positive impact.

Oct 07, 2019 04:25 PM
Joann Schermerhorn
Live Simple Eco - Overland Park, KS
Live Simple Eco Blog- Eco-Friendly Living

Thanks John Pusa 

Oct 07, 2019 05:21 PM
Krystin Mitchell, CPA CFE
KLSM CPA Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX
Strategic Accounting & Tax Solutions

Hi Joann - Thanks for sharing this information. If we all do a little we can make a big change. 

Oct 08, 2019 08:29 AM
Joann Schermerhorn
Live Simple Eco - Overland Park, KS
Live Simple Eco Blog- Eco-Friendly Living

Krystin Mitchell, CPA CFE yes! Every step counts. We don't need to drastically change our lives to make an impact. 

Oct 08, 2019 08:38 AM