Personal Carbon Footprint - Do You Know Yours - Part 2?
Global warming facts are pointing to a huge problem that the world needs to deal with.
Polar bears being put onto the endangered species list is yet another sign of this.
Their habitat is slowly melting away.
Clearly one of the major factors of this is caused by industry.
However don't overlook the impact you are having going about your everyday life and your personal carbon footprint on the environment.
The morning shower, pot of coffee, drive to and from work, heating and cooling of your home, TV and various devices you charge each day are all having an impact.
There are many factors that come into play that determine your personal carbon footprint.
Are you a vegetarian or do you eat meat? Do you drive to work or take the bus? Do you buy produce that is grown locally or from various parts of the world? Do you recycle where you can? It is the everyday decisions on how you want to live your life that drive your carbon footprint.
Here are 10 ways to reduce your carbon footprint: 1.
Plant a tree (or trees).
The carbon dioxide that the tree absorbs will offset some of the carbon dioxide you are creating.
2.
Recycle your newspapers, magazines and other paper products.
3.
Keep the doors at your house closed.
This cuts down on the heating and cooling of your home and lowers your power bill.
4.
Only use full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher.
5.
Where possible only buy Energy Star appliances.
Energy Star has the mark of approval from the federal government and you should look for this.
6.
Use weather stripping for your doors and windows.
Not only will this save energy for cooling and heating but it will lower your power bill.
7.
When you aren't using your computer turn it off.
This will save energy, lower your power bill and increase the life of your computer.
8.
Buy your produce locally.
Non-local produce requires that it be shipped or trucked to you, which inevitably leaves a far larger carbon footprint.
9.
Car-pool or take mass transit at least once a week.
Cars are a large part of your personal carbon footprint.
10.
If possible ride your bike to work.
Nothing like reducing your carbon footprint and getting into shape.
These are just a few of the things you can do reduce your personal carbon footprint.
You can also take a look at Wabi Sabi; this is the Japanese esthetic ideal, which is less is more.
For Western society this means having a smaller house or a smaller car both of which would have a positive effect on your personal carbon footprint.
If each of us does what we can then we will have discernible impact on the amount of carbon being put into the atmosphere.
Polar bears being put onto the endangered species list is yet another sign of this.
Their habitat is slowly melting away.
Clearly one of the major factors of this is caused by industry.
However don't overlook the impact you are having going about your everyday life and your personal carbon footprint on the environment.
The morning shower, pot of coffee, drive to and from work, heating and cooling of your home, TV and various devices you charge each day are all having an impact.
There are many factors that come into play that determine your personal carbon footprint.
Are you a vegetarian or do you eat meat? Do you drive to work or take the bus? Do you buy produce that is grown locally or from various parts of the world? Do you recycle where you can? It is the everyday decisions on how you want to live your life that drive your carbon footprint.
Here are 10 ways to reduce your carbon footprint: 1.
Plant a tree (or trees).
The carbon dioxide that the tree absorbs will offset some of the carbon dioxide you are creating.
2.
Recycle your newspapers, magazines and other paper products.
3.
Keep the doors at your house closed.
This cuts down on the heating and cooling of your home and lowers your power bill.
4.
Only use full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher.
5.
Where possible only buy Energy Star appliances.
Energy Star has the mark of approval from the federal government and you should look for this.
6.
Use weather stripping for your doors and windows.
Not only will this save energy for cooling and heating but it will lower your power bill.
7.
When you aren't using your computer turn it off.
This will save energy, lower your power bill and increase the life of your computer.
8.
Buy your produce locally.
Non-local produce requires that it be shipped or trucked to you, which inevitably leaves a far larger carbon footprint.
9.
Car-pool or take mass transit at least once a week.
Cars are a large part of your personal carbon footprint.
10.
If possible ride your bike to work.
Nothing like reducing your carbon footprint and getting into shape.
These are just a few of the things you can do reduce your personal carbon footprint.
You can also take a look at Wabi Sabi; this is the Japanese esthetic ideal, which is less is more.
For Western society this means having a smaller house or a smaller car both of which would have a positive effect on your personal carbon footprint.
If each of us does what we can then we will have discernible impact on the amount of carbon being put into the atmosphere.
