EVEN MORE WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Using rechargeable batteries can shave almost 1,000 pounds off of

your carbon footprint by the time the batteries die for good.

DRIVE A HYBRID

Although they run a little pricier, over the lifetime of the vehicle

you will find yourself more than covering the difference in

fuel savings.

MICROWAVE

There are several variable at play here, but generally speaking your

microwave is more energy efficient than your stove. Of course,

using a microwave is not nearly as classy and for large meals an

electric stove would probably be a better option, but on average

this modern marvel can save you a lot of energy.

BUY ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES

On the topic of stove and microwaves, there are several ways you

can tell whether an appliance is energy efficient or not. One of these

ways is to look for the “energy star” logo. This was a program started to

help consumers identify energy efficient appliances.

EAT IN-SEASON PRODUCE

Out of season produce increases the costs of refrigeration significantly.

Not surprisingly it also comes with a hefty fuel related price tag in order

to get it from where it is in-season to where it is being consumed.

READ THE NEWSPAPER ONLINE

This one is a no-brainer. By getting your daily fix of news online rather

than in print you are saving a lot on paper printing costs.

INSTALL CEILING FANS

Using ceiling fans instead of air conditioning is a sure fire way to rack

up your savings. If you live in a climate where you rely heavily on your

A/C this could save you up to a ton in CO2 emissions.

PLANT A TREE

The age old classic, we all did it in elementary school, but it is still the

most efficient way to help the environment. Not only do they provide

shade and oxygen but they consume CO2 at the same time.

Doesn’t get much better than that.

See, reducing your carbon footprint is not difficult.

It just takes a few modification here and there.