Ways to reduce your carbon footprint by 10F_SIYA GIRDHAR https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2 en-us 2021-06-15 17:07:18 UTC 2025-10-04 13:16:16 UTC hello@padlet.com siyagirdhar20110288 https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608092665 You might not like the idea of going on an intense diet or spending less money on the things you enjoy, but there is something that will make your life better and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. The answer is simple: Live a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle by taking some small steps to live more sustainably.

]]> 2021-06-15 17:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608092665 Where Do You Go? siyagirdhar20110288 https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608094242 Being out and about can have a big environmental impact. If your destination is somewhere that's hard to walk or bike to, it's probably worth spending a little more time on public transit because it avoids emissions from gas or diesel-powered vehicles that tend to be high in CO2 emissions. You don't need to be driving an electric car if your daily drive is short enough that neighbours can pick you up with their cars, but if possible choose hybrid and/or plug-in hybrids instead.]]> 2021-06-15 17:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608094242 siyagirdhar20110288 https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608096134 If you're travelling to somewhere that doesn't have public transit, be sure to travel with the right luggage. The mainstream options are made from materials that are hard to recycle or compost, and they take up space in your home or on the road. Instead, opt for a more sustainable option like LPA (lightweight plastic and aluminium) luggage or a collapsible spinner bag (which takes up less space than an under-seat bag). If you need something lightweight, consider a fabric spinner bag or even a "desktop" piece of luggage that folds flat when you get home.

]]> 2021-06-15 17:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608096134 siyagirdhar20110288 https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608097105 When it comes time to get the items off your grocery list, opt for locally made or grown items. It will help support local economies and allow you to eat seasonally, which is more environmentally friendly since food doesn't have as far to travel before it gets into your refrigerator. Bring a canvas bag with you and refuse any bags that the store gives you for free. You'll need to carry it home, of course, so make sure it's a bag that feels good on your shoulder, or else you're adding extra unnecessary weight.]]> 2021-06-15 17:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608097105 5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint siyagirdhar20110288 https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608102192 REFUSE: Avoid single-use plastics and paper products by saying no thank you, opting for reusables.
REDUCE: Downsize what you purchase, opting to be more mindful of what you really need.
REUSE: Always find a way to keep an item out of the landfill by keeping it in great condition, repairing or upcycling it when it breaks.
ROT: Set up a compost system for your food scraps, or find a food scrap drop off centre (like a farmers market, or community garden) near your house.
RECYCLE: Properly recycle any plastic, paper, glass or metal that comes into your life you cannot refuse, reduce, or reuse by researching your state’s recycling laws.
]]> 2021-06-15 17:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608102192 What is a carbon footprint? siyagirdhar20110288 https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608105656 A measure of the total amount of greenhouse gasses released into the atmosphere as a result of an individual’s, organisation’s, or nation’s actions. It’s usually  measured in tonnes of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent)]]> 2021-06-15 17:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/siyagirdhar20110288/6iu40vynayrt5ig2/wish/1608105656