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MORE WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

Added on: 4th Jan 2015

 

SHIFT GEARS SOONER

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If you drive a manual, shift into a higher gear as soon as you can.

On most cars this would mean before 2,500 rpm but on diesel it would

be before 2,000 rpm. If you do this right you will find yourself saving

some gas because your engine is maintaining a higher speed

without working as hard.

 

 

TAKE A TRAIN

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Sure, it takes longer than flying and as of yet there are no

trans-oceanic railways but if you can stand a bit of patience and your

destination is on the same continent as your point of departure you

will save a bit of gas and money with this option.

 

 

SWITCH TO CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY

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There are several ways to go about this. Although one way would be

to research your energy providers and find one that uses green energy,

there are also some DIY options available such as installing your

own solar panels.

 

 

CREATE A WORMERY

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Yea, we know, this one sounds weird. The truth is though,

that worms love your trash, and they can help you turn it into fertilizer.

 

 

CARPOOL

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As you may have noticed by now, a lot of these ideas pertain

to your vehicle. So, beyond keeping your tires inflated and not

carrying unnecessarily heavy loads, one of the best things you can do

is not use your car at all. If you really need it though, there are websites

out there that will help you find a ride. Besides, who wouldn’t

want their own lane?

 

 

PLANT AN ORGANIC GARDEN

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Not only does growing your own food make you a more

conscientious global citizen, it brings you a sense of satisfaction

and if done right, monetary savings.

 

 

BUY CERTIFIED WOOD

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Certified wood comes from responsibly managed forests. This

means that the logging in those forests is being monitored to

prevent deforestation and maintain biodiversity. One of the largest

certification programs is the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council).

 

 

CLOSE YOUR CURTAINS

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In winter you can help by opening your curtains during the day

and closing them at night while in summer you should leave them

open at night and close them during the day. By remembering

to do this you can save up to 75% on your bill.

 


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