What is this Carbon Footprint?

Have you heard of it or saw it in some titles ? People throwing the word as they talk about climate change. Urging us to reduce our carbon footprint. Then you wonder what is this thing that am to reduce?

Definition

Carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of activities of an individual, organization or community.

So what are these activities that contribute to carbon footprint?

Almost everything we do contribute some carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. These activities includes: driving, flying, using your laptops, production and use of plastic bags, consumption of inorganic produce, using public means, and many others.

As you can see, a wide variety of our activities does contribute to carbon footprint. Some can be avoided while others, we have to include in our livelihood for survival.

Steps involved in reducing our carbon footprint

Calculate your carbon footprint.

We have several carbon foot print calculators all over the internet. Use them to determine how much carbon dioxide you release to the atmosphere as a person.

You can also be able to determine how much of it is released by your community or your place of work. This will help you evaluate your starting point and an idea of what you are dealing with.

Set a target of how much carbon dioxide release you want to eliminate

Results of your carbon dioxide release will help you determine what you can avoid and what you can’t. So the target will target what you can avoid. You will need to place a target.

Target helps you get a clear view on what you need to do. Offering a smooth pave to attaining your goal.

Reducing your carbon footprint

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