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A carbon footprint is an indicator of the greenhouse gases that people produce through their everyday activities. These gases, like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases, trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere, leading to climate change. Luckily, there are many things that you can do to reduce your footprint, from switching to LED lights to driving less.

Buying fewer new clothes and other products can also make an impact. The production of these goods creates large amounts of carbon emissions, so shopping second-hand is better for the environment. Choosing products with reduced packaging and avoiding single-use plastics can help too.

Driving Less

Whether we are aware of it or not, when we drive our cars, charge our mobile phones or use the washing machine, we leave behind a trail of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that trap heat in the atmosphere. These emissions speed up climate change and will lead to an inhospitable world if not neutralised by the right measures.

GHGs include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases. They are the leading cause of global warming.

Recycling

Whether you are heating your home, driving to work or consuming food, every action leaves behind a trace of damaging greenhouse gases. Collectively, these emissions have a big impact on climate change. It is important to understand what your carbon footprint is and how you can reduce it.

While it is hard to completely eliminate a carbon footprint, there are many things you can do to make an impact. Make a conscious effort to recycle and choose products that use recycled materials. Using recycled products reduces the need for additional production and transportation, which cuts down on carbon footprints.

Reducing Waste

When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, small changes go a long way. These include walking places rather than driving, using a reusable water bottle and plastic straw and utilising local recycling services. Reducing the amount of general waste that goes into landfill helps too.

Choosing more sustainable energy options, such as solar power and eco-friendly house insulation can also help. Other steps include using cold water when washing clothes, and hanging them to dry in the sun.