Just how do you reduce your carbon footprint and make a difference to improving your environment? Here are some great practical tips you can try.
Do your shopping once a week. This way, you'll just need to make a single trip to the supermarket on a weekly basis.
Shop on a full stomach. That way, you won't be tempted to buy things you are craving for at that moment. Make a shopping list and stick to it. Want not, waste not.
Drive only if you must. Otherwise, walk, ride a bicycle, take a bus or car pool.
Plan your route so that you can get from one point to the other in the shortest distance. You save on petrol, time and unnecessary carbon emission.
Even in the standby mode, appliances consume electricity. Switch off the main plugs of your electrical appliances when not in use.
Other than the CPU, also remember switch off the screen and the speakers of your desktop computer. A simple action like this can go a long way.
Cut down on electricity usage. Get a manual toothbrush instead of an electric one. That goes for shavers too.
Don't use the TV or the radio as background noise. If you're not watching or listening, switch them off. Read a book instead.
Head down to the library and borrow a book. Think about it. It's really a great community recycling project. Plus if you have books you don't want anymore, why not donate it to the library instead of just leaving them around or throwing them away.
Start a garden. If you don't have space, keep indoor plants. They absorb CO2 and brighten up your home.
