Stop blaming companies and the government and take action yourself. Individual contributions combined together can actually make more changes compared to the efforts of the government and giant companies. It doesn’t have to be difficult as there are many simple ways you can take part.
Air Travel Less
If you are a regular flyer, you must know that air travel often contributes the most carbon footprint. A flight from New York to London can already produce nearly one-fourth of an average individual’s yearly emissions. Opt for the train and have lesser air travels.
Eat Less Meat
Another significant lifestyle change is to eat less meat, especially from lamb and beef. Both animals release large amounts of methane, a very powerful global warming gasoline. You can choose to be a vegetarian or you can just cut down on the meat.
Properly Insulate Your House
If your home is poorly insulated, it will need a great amount of energy to heat. The solution is to drought-proof your house, which you can DIY. Houses with stone walls and solid bricks will also take advantage of this added feature.
Replace Old Gas and Oil Boilers
Despite your old boiler perfectly working, you should think about replacing it if it has already reached 15 years old. It will not just cut down on the fuel bills, but also reduce your carbon footprint by a significant amount.
Lessen The Use Of Your Car
If you annually decrease the distance of the average new vehicle to 10,000 from 15,000 miles, you have the capacity to reduce 15% on your carbon footprint. If you really need to travel on the grounds, you can borrow an electric vehicle. It will save money on fuel, especially if you frequently travel using your personal vehicle. Although electric vehicles are partially produced in a coal power or gas factories, they are more efficient at reducing CO2 emissions.
Take Good Care of Your Things
Please remember that electric car manufacturers can still emit more emissions. So instead of getting a new electric car, you should just keep your old one with proper maintenance and lessened use. This is also true for other things. Eighty-percent of the carbon footprint of a newly-manufactured laptop comes from producing and distributing, not from personal use at home.
Change Your Lights to LEDs
If you still have those energy-swallowing halogen lights at home, you may need to replace them with LED lights. They are cheap and can last at least 10 years, so you don’t have to worry yourself about replacing them after every few months. Aside from reducing your carbon footprint, you will also contribute to lessening the use of national grids of costly and polluting power stations during peak seasons.
Less Use Of Home Appliances
Using your tumble frequently is a major addition to your electricity bill. Don’t assume that you will automatically benefit from buying appliances with the lowest level of energy use. Instead of washing your clothes every day, schedule a weekly washing to decrease the use of your appliances. There are more interesting things to do than staring at the television for a long time.
