Climate change and global warming is a problem that affects everyone – and it needs all of us to work together to turn things around. It can be shocking to realize how much our daily actions impact the environment. Fortunately, there are small, simple steps anyone can take to make a difference.

What is a Carbon Footprint?

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our day-to-day lifestyle choices.

What is the average carbon footprint?

The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is about 16 tons per year, which is one of the highest rates in the world! Globally, the average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tons per year.

Why is it important to reduce my carbon footprint?

There are many benefits that can come from reducing your carbon footprint. Doing our part in looking after the environment can reduce the effects of global warming and climate change. Every little thing we can do to make a small difference towards helping the environment adds up to a big change for not only humans but plants, wildlife and ecosystems around the world.

How to Reduce My Carbon Footprint:

There are a lot of ways you can participate in reducing your carbon footprint. Everyone can make small adjustments to their daily routines and lifestyle to offset emissions.

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10 Easy Ways To Lower Your Carbon Footprint

🥩 Eat less meat and more plant-based foods.

🚲 Bike, walk, or take public transit instead of driving.

🚯 Minimize single-use plastics such as water bottles, plastic grocery bags, and straws.

👕 Line dry your clothes.

💡Be mindful of how many lights you are leaving on throughout the day.

🔌 Unplug appliances when they are not in use.

🐝 Use glass containers or reusable beeswax wraps to store your food.

🚿 Take shorter showers.

🌽 Purchase food in bulk from local farmer’s markets.

✈️ Limit your air travel.

How to calculate my carbon footprint?

TreeEra encourages people to evaluate their daily consumption habits and plan to decrease their carbon footprint accordingly. If you’re wondering how large your carbon footprint is, try using a carbon footprint calculator.