To limit global temperature increase within the agreed 2°C, we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 8% each year between 2020 and 2030. But estimates suggest otherwise. We must do all that we can to reduce our carbon footprint.
Here are top 10 things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint.
10. We all use cars for moving around, even if we need to go for small distances. This all adds up over a period of time to the total miles we drive. So, minimize driving and start using a cycle. This will not only help in reducing your carbon footprint but also keep you healthy.
9. Reduce energy use. Focus on buying energy efficient appliances and keep regular equipment maintenance.
8. Buy locally sourced, organic plant-based, unprocessed food directly from farmer markets. Minimize you food wastage by freezing as much as possible.
7. Reduce water use. Bringing water to your homes require power for pumping stations and treatment plants. Buy low flow showers, water efficient toilets, washing machines and keep the equipment leak free.
6. Recycle as much as possible. The amount of garbage we produce has a huge impact on carbon emissions. We can buy products with recyclable or minimal packaging.
5 Compost your food waste. This saves the environment as organic material is not properly managed by landfills. It leads to improper decay and production of greenhouse gases like methane.
4. Embrace a minimalist lifestyle. Declutter your home and donate unwanted items to charity. Buy less!! The less you buy, the less carbon emission is produced to make things.
3. Support organizations that educate, encourage and empower people to the cause of reducing carbon foot print. This will help them reach more people and develop and undertake bigger programs for saving our environment.
2. Switch to solar energy by installing rooftop solar system. This will help you offset your carbon footprint. With prices for solar power equipment coming down, this is a smart way to help save money on your power bills as well.
1. Lastly buy carbon offset from a certified provider. These organizations will help you offset your carbon footprint and also develop solutions for reducing emissions long term.
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