What is a Carbon Footprint? It’s a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment. It shows how our activities will affect climate change. It relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced in our day-to-day lives through burning 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 carbon dioxide equivalent.

As of now, what is my personal Carbon Footprint? According to The Nature Conservancy, my estimated greenhouse gas emissions are 12 tons of carbon dioxide per year. My average of emissions is lower than the national average which is 27 tons per year.

As of now, what is my household Carbon Footprint? According to The Nature Conservancy, our estimated greenhouse gas emissions are 50 tons of carbon dioxide per year. Our average of emissions is lower than the national average which is 110 tons per year. The world average is only 22 tons per year.

How can I reduce my Carbon Footprint? Walk or ride a bike instead of driving a car. Use fluorescent light bulbs instead of incandescent light bulbs. Recycle and use recycled products. Use less heating and cooling and better insulate my home. Shop locally for everything. (Fuel is used to transport products). These are minor steps, I can do very simple things to conserve that would create an endless list.

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