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• Your carbon footprint is the
all emissions of CO2
(carbon dioxide), which
were induced by your
activities in a given time
frame. Usually a carbon
footprint is calculated for
the time period of a year.
Things us as Individuals can do.
• Turn it off when not in
use (lights, television,
DVD player, computer
etc.)
• Turn down your heat
when your not home.
• Do your weekly
shopping in just one
trip.
• Hang your clothes
instead of putting
them into a drier.
• Fit energy saving light
bulbs.
• Don't buy bottled water if your tap water is safe to drink
• Buy local fruit and vegetables, or even try growing your
own
• Buy foods that are in season locally
• Don't buy fresh fruit and vegetables which are out of
season, they may have been flown in
• Reduce your consumption of meat
• Try to only buy products made close to home (look out
and avoid items that are made in the distant lands)
• Buy organic produce
• Don't buy over packaged products
• Recycle as much as possible
Heat!
• When your not
home reduce your
heat. Just 1
degree will help
reduce your
heating bill by
about 8%.
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