So, What Is a Carbon Footprint?

As defined by Wikipedia, a carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event or product.

Simply put, it is the impact your actions have on the planet.

All organic matter contains carbon dioxicide, CO₂, and it is released and absorbed in a continuous cycle. It has since the beginning of time. The only thing that has changed is the magnitude of our impact on the planet by the enormous amount of CO₂ and other gases we are producing.

Steps To Reduce Carbon Footprint

What Is your Carbon Footprint?

Lower Carbon Footprint

• Plant a tree—trees turn carbon dioxide into oxygen.

• Cut down on your use of paper or use recycled paper.

• Stop using aerosol sprays—use pump sprays instead.

• Buy energy-efficient appliances.

• Walk or ride your bicycle.

• Turn off the lights and other electronic devices when you’re not using them.

• Turn up the thermostat in summer.

• Turn down the heater in winter.

• Buy products with little or no packaging.

• Consume less, waste not.

• Reduce, reuse, recycle.

• Write your Congressman and tell him or her to vote for environmental protection projects.

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