Carbon Footprint is a measure of the environmental damage caused by human activities in terms of the amount of greenhouse gas especially carbon dioxide produced. There are some reasons about formation of ecological footprints. The first group include direct CO2 emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels, including domestic energy consumption and transport (eg cars and aircraft). The second group is a measure of indirect CO2 emissions associated with the manufacturing and ultimately degradation of the products we use from the entire life cycle.
Despite everything, we can reduce our energy consumption and change our some habits even in a short time. For the beginning we can reduce the use of disposable plastics. When we throw them after using, they will stay still plastic. For example , I used reusable bags and glass bottle instead of plastic bags and plastic bottles. Secondly, we should reduce electric energy consumption. I was aware of to turn off the lights when i saw in unnecessary places. Also, i washed the laundry after i accumulated my dirty clothes. So, there was a energy efficiency from washing machine. In addition, i searched renewable energy options like solar energy. Thirdly, i ate less meat like red meat. Consequently, the carbon emissions into the air were decreased. Additionally, i used bicycle between short distances and public transportation to decrease harmful contaminants which are released from private cars. Or maybe electric vehicles will be better instead of normal cars also. The other one which i did was to be care about food or drinks and clothes which i bought from somewhere. I avoided products which releases emissions in its manufacturing and requires long distance transportation to reduce the amount of carbon in atmosphere.
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