Carbon Footprints

Hey, Strangers! 

Today we are going over your carbon footprint. What is your carbon footprint? Why does it matter? Why is it called a footprint? 

What is your carbon footprint?

 A carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, service, place or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.

 Why is it called a footprint? 

The footprint is the impact or footprint you leave on this earth. Just like a footprint in the mud. 

 Why does it matter?

 What we leave behind sets the precedence for a healthy planet. So everything counts. Everything little thing from glass or plastic products. Washing your car with plant-based products vs chemicals, and taking your car or walking. All these things matter. Don’t wait for someone else to do it. Be the change you wish to see.

Now that you know what your carbon footprint is. Here is a list of things you can do to reduce your impact on the planet.

 -Paper instead of plastic for example straws and cups can be replaced.

-Buy bulk refills and use glass containers

-Use electric and solar panels to power your house instead of gas

-Plant more edible plants. Instead of paying for food from the store. Grow your own. 

-Buy local

-If you can walk or ride your bike do so. 

-Carpool

-Energy efficient appliance

-Upcycle products such as clothes, fabric, furniture.

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