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Climate change is real! And the time to take
action is now. 2020 was recorded to be the warmest
year and there is plenty of evidence to back the
fact that climate change and the rise in
temperature is adversely harming our land, water
bodies and natural flora and fauna.
To much surprise, climate change is not a new
topic. It has been around for decades. But, with
the worsening of environmental health, cases of
its alarming effects have covered the front line
issues now. Many government officials of various
cities, towns and countries have been actively
debating about climate change and looking for ways
to tackle the situation. Apart from the officials
who are taking big steps, we all have the ability
to make small changes which would benefit the
environment in many ways by reducing our carbon
footprint.
What is Carbon Footprint?
Technically speaking, a carbon footprint is a
measure of the total amount of greenhouse gases
released into the atmosphere as a result of an
individual’s actions. It is usually measured in
tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. Terms like
greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases and global
warming are closely related to carbon footprint.
More the carbon footprint of an individual or a
nation, the more the planet becomes hot thereby
causing global warming which is responsible for
climate change. If we decide to reduce our
individual carbon footprint, even up to a small
ratio, we can tackle this situation of climate
change with ease. You can do so in many different
ways. Here are 10 such ways that can help you to
reduce your carbon footprint without having to go
through a lot.
1. Unplug Your Device
Some people tend to leave their device plugged to
the charger for hours on stretch. You can easily
help the environment by simply unplugging your
device timely after it is fully charged. Fully
charged devices that remain plugged for a long
time consume a huge amount of energy. According to
the national resource defence council, this type
of energy wastage is responsible for draining
about $19 billion in energy every year in the US
alone. Not only this, you can also make sure to
turn off the lights and other appliances when they
are not in use.
2. Use Public Transport
Choosing a public transport, bike or a cycle to
work can drastically help the environment. Cycling
and walking are the two most environmentally
friendly ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Not
only are they good for the environment, they are
also good for your health. Cars emmitt a lot of
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. If a large
proportion of the population uses their own
vehicle, the amount of these harmful gases will
rise which will eventually lead to global warming
and climate change.
3. Eat Local
When you think green, you may think of all the
green and fresh vegetables that one might consume
in order to get good health. These organic
vegetables are a great perk of saving the
environment. Choosing locally produced food items
reduces the carbon footprint created by shipping
food from different far away places. Not only
this, it can also reduce the cost of keeping the
food fresh and cold while shipping it. Organic
food is not sprayed with toxic pesticides and
other environmentally detrimental chemicals as
well.
4. Line Dry Your Clothes
Line drying in the place of using a machine dryer
is a simple yet efficient way of reducing the
carbon footprint. This can minimize your carbon
footprint in a great way. According to the world
wildlife organization, one dryer load uses almost
5 times more electricity than washing it. This is
equivalent to turning on 225 light bulbs for an
hour.
5. Plant more trees
Plant a garden. Surround yourself with greenery.
Breath in fresh air and help nature grow. Reducing
the carbon footprint also means giving back to
nature what you take from it. Plants and trees
absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and
release more oxygen, hence, tackling a major
factor that drives global warming. Balcony gardens
are great for urban dwelling as cities often need
to reduce the “urban heat island” effect. Making
more space for trees and plants can mitigate this
effect in no time.
6. Trim your waste
Do not choose ‘single use plastic’. Shift to
products that do not cause any waste products or
their waste product can be easily recycled. While
purchasing products from stores, be careful about
their packaging. Use reusable products. The waste
that pollutes the environment or requires a large
amount of energy to process or recycle can be
eliminated if you go green. You can stop using the
most common things like a disposable coffee cup or
cutlery to reduce your carbon footprint.
7. Reduce/Eliminate Meat Consumption
The food we eat has a significant impact on the
environment. By eating fewer animal products,
especially red meat, you can make a big
difference. Even meat and dairy products use a lot
of land, water and energy to produce. They also
create a lot of greenhouse gases. The global
livestock companies produce more harmful
greenhouse gases than cars, planes, trains and
ships combined.
8. Switch to Zero-waste shopping
Reduce the amount of unrecyclable packaging when
you seel or buy things from supermarkets or other
venders. Make a shift to package free produce in
order to reduce the amount of plastic you use
unconciously. This way you can limit your use of
single-use plastic and reduce carbon footprint.
Try carrying your own grocessory bag whenever you
decide to go shopping next time.
9. Buy Energy Efficient Appliances
We all love shopping. But doing that in a way
which would preserve the environment is much
better. Electrical appliances which are not
efficient can cause some serious damage to the
environment. However, with the development in
technology, many countries have started showing
how effective the electrical product is. If you
decide to buy a small light bulb or a big double
door refrigerator, choosing an appliance with a
high energy star rating can make your home eco
friendly.
10. Use Less Water
We see in the news everyday how many nations,
localities or individuals suffer from the shortage
of water. Use of less water when required without
any wastage can solve a lot of water crisis in the
world. By using less, you can help the environment
more. Turn off the taps while brushing your teeth,
have short showers, try to use as much less hot
water as you can. It requires a lot of energy to
process and deliver water at our homes. Reduce
this cost and save the precious environment.
Conclusion
By following a few ways and taking up some common
practices into account, you can do a lot of
benefit to the environment. The situation is
crucial and the time is of great importance. Do
your part to save the environment and reduce your
carbon footprint starting today!
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XAPER is recognized and supported by NEXUS - the innovation hub and a business incubator American Embassy
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