ways to reduce your carbon footprint

Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
11. Take a train
Sure, it takes longer than flying and as of yet there are no trans-oceanic railways but if you can stand a bit of patience and your destination is on the same continent as your point of departure you will save a bit of gas and money with this option.
12. Switch to clean renewable energy
There are several ways to go about this. Although one way would be to research your energy providers and find one that uses green energy, there are also some DIY options available such as installing your own solar panels.
13. Create a wormery
Yea, we know, this one sounds weird. The truth is though, that worms love your trash, and they can help you turn it into fertilizer for
14. Carpool
As you may have noticed by now, a lot of these ideas pertain to your vehicle. So, beyond keeping your tires inflated and not carrying unnecessarily heavy loads, one of the best things you can do is not use your car at all. If you really need it though, there are websites out there that will help you find a ride. Besides, who wouldn t want their own lane?
15. Plant an organic garden
Not only does growing your own food make you a more conscientious global citizen, it brings you a sense of satisfaction and if done right, monetary savings.
16. Buy certified wood
Certified wood comes from responsibly managed forests. This means that the logging in those forests is being monitored to prevent deforestation and maintain biodiversity. One of the largest certification programs is the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council).
17. Close your curtains
In winter you can help your space heater out by opening your curtains during the day and closing them at night while in summer you should leave them open at night and close them during the day. By remembering to do this you can save up to 75% on your bill.
18. Use rechargeable batteries
Using rechargeable batteries can shave almost 1,000 pounds off of your carbon footprint by the time the batteries die for good.
19. Drive a hybrid
Although they run a little pricier, over the lifetime of the vehicle you will find yourself more than covering the difference in gasoline savings.
20. Microwave your food
There are several variable at play here, but generally speaking your microwave is more energy efficient than your stove. Of course, using a microwave is not nearly as classy and for large meals an electric stove would probably be a better option, but on average this modern marvel can save you a lot of energy.