In addition to eco-friendly measures being implemented by governments and various organizations worldwide, reducing the so called ‘carbon footprint’ has become one of the more popular ways that people can contribute to saving the planet. However, the term carbon footprint is often thrown around without a clear definition. Carbon footprint refers to the measure of the total set of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an individual, organization, event or product. It is generally expressed in terms of the volume of carbon dioxide or its equivalent of other GHGs emitted. Simply put, a carbon footprint is a measure of how much our day to day activities impact the environment.
Considering the fact that many sectors of society are into industrialization and modernization, it appears that reducing carbon footprint is a daunting task indeed. However, you can do something to lessen the impact of this unwanted phenomenon. There are simple steps that you can take to reduce your carbon footprint and the best place to start is within your home.
One of the biggest producers of GHG emissions is electricity. We all use electricity to power our homes and somehow, we can’t simply drop its use because such form of energy is one of the reasons why we are comfortably living today. But you can choose to sign up with a supplier of electricity from renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydroelectric. This will reduce your carbon footprint contribution from electricity to zero. However, the concept of using renewable energy sources is not only applicable to the use of electricity. Renewable materials must be considered for building and construction purposes. The less industrial waste we give off, the lesser our carbon footprints.
When you shop for appliances, make sure that the energy rating is good. Use energy saving light bulbs that give a brighter light at a lower wattage. Turn off the lights and other electrical appliances when not in use. Turning down the setting of your central heating and water heating by just 2 degrees will contribute to significant reduction in power consumption. Set your air conditioning unit’s thermostat to 78 ˚F, most people feel comfortable at that temperature. Note that every degree you go below that setting translates to about 8% reduction to your bills. Come to think of it, it’s not the number of appliances we have but it's the way we use them that increases our electric bills.
Carpool, use public transport instead of using your car and for short distances, take a hike or ride a bicycle. Remember that if you travel less, you travel more carbon footprint friendly. Go for recycled paper and paper products, doing so will reduce the number of tress that need to be cut down. Trees are vital to the environment as they utilize the carbon dioxide we produce while giving off oxygen. As much as possible, buy organic produce and refrain from buying over packaged products and recycle as much as possible.
Always go for items that are energy efficient. These simple things can help reduce carbon footprint emissions from your homes. After all, reducing carbon footprint is just a matter of attitude.
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Considering the fact that many sectors of society are into industrialization and modernization, it appears that reducing carbon footprint is a daunting task indeed. However, you can do something to lessen the impact of this unwanted phenomenon. There are simple steps that you can take to reduce your carbon footprint and the best place to start is within your home.
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