What is a C02 Footprint?
A C02 (or carbon) footprint relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced in our daily lives through the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transportation etc.
The carbon footprint is a measurement of all greenhouse gases we individually produce and has units of tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Calculate you Carbon Footprint here.
- Buy Green Energy Technologies
- Solar Electricity
- Solar Hot Water
- Wind Mills
- Water Wheels
- Electric/Hybrid Automobiles
- Reduce Waste and Consumption
- Only Purchase Recycleable Products
- Buy Local Produce
- Compost Kitchen Waste
- Buy Energy Efficient Appliances
- Turn Off Lights & Use Efficient Bulbs
- Save Energy Around The House
- Reduce Hot Water Heater Temps
- Change Your Thermastat Setting
- Run Dishwasher Only When Full
- Run Washer/Dryer Only When Full
- Eat Less Red Meat
- Transportation
- Telecommute or Carpool
- Buy a Electric/Hybrid Vehicle
- Take Busses & Trains When Possible
- Keep Your Tires Air Pressure Correct
How Can You Reduce Your C02 Footprint?