How To Reduce Your Carbon Imprint

By John Breaux | February 11, 2019

The effects of climate are slowly progressing, and it is becoming harder to ignore the dangers posed. If you want to contribute to saving the plant, there are some actionable steps you can take to significantly reduce your carbon footprint.

Bike more, drive less

If you have the option to do so, choose to walk, bike, or take public transportation. Doing this can have a huge impact on reducing your carbon footprint. Traditional cars put out a large amount of exhaust into the air, attributing to more than one-third of all pollution in the United States. Using alternative forms of transportation not only can help the environment but can also provide a decent workout if you ride a bike. Talk about killing two birds with one stone!

Unplug your devices

All of the electronics plugged in can be a major energy suck, even if they’re powered down. Anytime you have a cord plugged in, it is still drawing energy. Not saying you should be unplugging your appliances everytime every time the house, but it might be a good idea to unplug your laptop or other small electronics when you’re not using them.

Plant a garden

Planting some greens can be a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Plants reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, so the more you surround yourself with vegetation, the better. Whether you live in an apartment or home, a garden can be fairly easy to maintain, while adding a nice aesthetic to your living space. Check out this guide to get you started.

Eat local and organic

Sticking to eating local produce can help reduce the carbon imprint created by shipping produce long distances. Try heading out to the local farmers market and source your produce from locally grown vendors. This can help support your local economy, promote food security, and reduce your intake of harmful pesticides.

Eat less meat

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your carbon imprint is to stop eating meat, or considerably limit your consumption of it. Greenhouse emissions from the meat industry are responsible for the most carbon emissions in the world. If you’re like me and don’t want to give up your hamburgers, don’t worry! By reducing your meat consumption, you can still make a drastic impact on the environment.