What’s Your Carbon Footprint?

With all of the talk of global warming, we all need to be aware of how we are impacting the environment.  I’ve heard a little about carbon footprinting lately and wanted to find out more about it; what I found was very interesting and I wanted to share this information with you.

What is a Carbon Footprint?

According to Wikipedia.com, “The carbon footprint is a measure of the exclusive global amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gases emitted by a human activity or accumulated over the full life cycle of a product or service”

How do I calculate my Carbon Footprint?

There’s a great video that explains how to calculate your carbon footprint, which I found on Howcast.

How can I reduce my carbon footprint?

• Identify and reduce the amount of your energy consumption overall, but especially those associated with CO2-emissions.
• If possible, switch to another electricity company that purchases from renewable sources (from wind turbines, solar panels, hydro electrical plants or from nuclear power plants).
• Carpool to and from work or school; take public transportation whenever possible.
• Think carbon offsetting; invest in projects that aim at the reducing CO₂ emissions, such as tree planting.