ReduceYourCarbon Footprint

About:

A carbon footprint is a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of an individual, organisation, or community. It is calculated as the number of tonnes of CO2 equivalent (CO2e)

TheBenefits:

Again,thelessyoudothatcontributestoacarbonfootprint,thelessyouwillspend! Reducinggreenhousegasemissionscanslowclimatechange,improveairquality andsavelives,bypreventingmillionsofillnessescausedbyairpollution

3HotTips

Some organisations such as airlines release information about the carbon footprint of a service, and some even allow you to pay to 'offset' the carbon created

For many of us, the first step in cutting carbon emissions is to take control of our heating For instance, reducing the number of radiators switched on at one time (only the rooms you really need to heat)

Spend consciously - everything you purchase (a good or a service) comes with a carbon footprint, so think carefully each time you put your hand in your pocket, as we know that more sustainable options often come with cost benefits.