Eat locally-produced and organic food It has been evaluated that 13% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions result from the manufacturing and transport of food. Transporting food requires petroleum-based fuels, and many fertilizers are also fossil fuel-based. These smart choices can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Avoid Robert Mugabe’s Birthday Party This year attendees will be feasting on two […]
Insulate and seal your Home Reduce drafts and air leaks with caulk, insulation, and weather stripping. Many states offer programs and incentives to facilitate this, and a great example is Energy Upgrade California. Using these steps you can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Appliances Make energy efficiency a primary consideration when choosing a new furnace, air […]
General Until petroleum-based aviation fuel is replaced, you should avoid flying when possible, fly less frequently, fly shorter distances, and fly economy class. This simple step can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint From Air Travel. You can even Reduce Your Carbon Footprint From Driving. Leisure Air Travel Take fewer and longer vacations that are far away, […]
Alternatives to driving When possible, walk or ride your bike in order to avoid carbon emissions entirely. Carpooling and public transportation drastically reduce CO2 emissions by spreading them out over many riders. By using bike rides you can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Drive a low carbon vehicle High mileage doesn’t always mean low CO2 emissions. […]
1. Stop Eating (or Eat Less) Meat The single most powerful action you can take to combat climate change is to stop eating meat and you can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by doing this. Just limiting your meat consumption can make a huge difference. Greenhouse gas emissions from agribusiness are an even bigger problem than […]