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How can we reduce our carbon footprint?

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N. Reyes

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N. Reyes, Writer, B.ed, California

Answered Sep 27, 2019

There are various means by which we all can reduce our carbon print. First, we should reduce the amount of red meat that we consume in our meals. Also, this has to do with our pets. There should be a reduction in the number of pets being reared in every country. The pets' intake of red meat should also be reduced. Another means to reduce our carbon print is the reduction in the number of automobiles on the roads too.

We can choose to talk a walk, or public transport, rather than using our automobiles; this will also reduce the amount of our carbon print. The reduction in the numbers of the container being used should also be reduced. This can simply be done by using reusable containers rather than purchasing individual packages. Another means is a good recycling of our packaging materials. Plants also help to absorb carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Hence, farming, planting of trees and gardens are really encouraged.

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Answered Feb 20, 2019

Reducing the carbon footprint is not as painful as it might sound. Carbon is one of the most common elements, but by watching how we are using our environment, and what we are throwing away can help immensely with the footprint that we are adding to the earth. Cutting down on driving, or carpooling with others, reducing the number of cars on the road would help with emissions.

Reducing the carbon footprint is not as painful as it might sound. Carbon is one of the most common
Reusing items instead of throwing them away. Even something as eating a cleaner diet, going with more natural options such as fruits and vegetables, and eating what is in season will help with the carbon dioxide that is continually released into the air.

Reducing the carbon footprint is not as painful as it might sound. Carbon is one of the most common

Recycling is a really big one! The United States, China, and some of the larger countries tend to use things less than they are intended for. Plastics can be washed and reused. Paper can be recycled to be made into something else. Glass and plastic items once they are past their usefulness can be recycled according to the laws of your state to be remade into new products.

Reducing the carbon footprint is not as painful as it might sound. Carbon is one of the most common

All of these can reduce the amount of garbage that is left in landfills. Doing some research online can lead to some very useful and insightful tips on reducing the carbon footprint that your household emits. Pets also emit carbon footprints. Researching into their foods and litters can reduce these emissions as well.

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