Ways To Reduce Carbon Footprint

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Eat seasonally, locally, and more plants:
Whenever you go to the farmers' market, it’s amazed by the bounty mother nature has to offer with each passing season. All the produce is at its peak, so it’s absolutely delicious. Buy Animal products are much more intense as they require more water and resources. Making the majority of your plate plant-based foods, is healthier and better for the planet. Eating seasonal foods/plants which means eating local, which is great for the environment and local economy also.

When you support local farmers, you don’t have to worry about how far your food traveled to get to you. It doesn’t have to sit in traffic for days, spewing exhaust fumes into the air. It gets to you quickly, without polluting the air.

Check your local farmers' market to see what foods are in season near you. Get to know the farmers there and feel free to ask them about their farming practices.

Use ...
... reusable produce bags and totes with you to reduce waste!
Switch to sustainable, clean energy:

As fossil fuels are limited, finite resources and just the transportation of them alone can cause air pollution. When the fuels are burned, they emit toxins that speed up climate change. There is good news though! You can help stop our reliance on fossil fuels by switching to sustainable energy today.

Solar and wind power are just a few (though, by far the most common): There’s also water and geothermal power to consider.

Here’s how to cut down on fossil fuels:
· Install solar panels on your roof: This is the most expensive option, but a good one if you feel you can make the investment. Talk to a professional and a trusted company before making the leap. Your own utility may even offer installation.
· Join a community solar farm: This is a lot more feasible if you’re on a budget. Or don’t have a suitable roof. The solar farms are remote and don’t require you to install anything on your property. In return, you’ll see savings on your energy bill over time.
· Sign up for any energy-saving programs: Many utilities are beginning to offer programs that will help you to reduce energy usage.
· Cut down on electricity use altogether: No matter what you decide to do, using less electricity is always the best option. Invest in more energy-efficient products (I personally only buy products with the energy star logo on it), and make sure to shut off lights when you’re not in a room. Pull plus out when not in use too.
· If you liked this post be sure to check out 4 ways to fight climate change as an individual.

Once the carbon footprint is measured, it is important to look into ways to reduce your footprint. GE3S has created GHG inventory for several organizations across the sector. We also help our clients in tracking and reducing emissions. We have also helped clients develop CDM projects.