How to reduce your Carbon Footprint

By: Lauren SmithAnd

Kiersten Beckford

At Home Turn any lights you are not using Keep windows and doors shut when using heat

and air conditioning Keep house cooler in the winter and warmer in

the summer when your not there Only run dish washer and washer when full Hand things to dry and avoid dryer when possible Energy efficient light bulbs Unplug chargers and gaming systems when not

in use Recycle plastic, paper and glass

Traveling Car pool Energy efficient cars Take bus or train Combing errands into one trip Walk or ride bike if possible Reducing number of flights you take Use car with more space to avoid using

roof carrier

Food

Drink tap water instead of bottled water Buy local fruits of grow them yourself Reduce meat consumption Buy organic Buy products produced locally instead of

over seas Don’t buy over packaged products (bulk)

Recreation Increase your physical activity Avoid things that’s aren’t man

powered, such as quads, dirt bikes and go karts

Go to a community pool instead of having one in your backyard to save water and electricity

Etcetera Reduce Reuse and Recycle Donate old electronics Don’t waste food because producing

methane in landfills Double side print Bring a lunch Energy star electronics, appliances and

windows Work from home when can Maintain steady speed while driving

Works Cited"Save Energy, Reduce Carbon Emissions." Carbonfund.org | Carbon offsets for your carbon footprint & fighting global warming. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan. 2011. <http://www.carbonfund.org/saveenergy?gclid=CJWEj52XoaYCFQjd4AodUQ6XnQ>.insulation, installing 180mm thick loft. "Carbon Footprint - Carbon Footprint Reduction." Carbon Footprint - Home of Carbon Management. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan. 2011. <http://www.carbonfootprint.com/minimisecfp.html>.MLA formatting by BibMe.org.

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