Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Tips on Reducing Carbon Footprint

What is carbon footprint? According to Clayton Sandell, from ABC news, it is "the measure of the amount of carbon dioxide that goes into the atmosphere as you go about your daily life."

Each one of us emits carbon dioxide to the atmosphere while we use normal gadgets at home and at work. The carbon is emitted by the power plants that produce the power to run or recharge electronic and mechanical equipment.

By following these simple tips, we can make our world a cleaner and safer place to live.

1. Unplug electronics when not in use.
2. Turn the lights off in rooms that are not in use
3. Do not leave the faucet running while brushing your teeth.
4. Print on both sides of the paper
5. Use refillable ink cartridges
6. Use recyclable paper
7. Reuse envelopes, folder or binders
8. Carpool to work
9. Maintain proper tire pressure to save on gas
10. Do not leave your car idle for too long
11. Walk, bike, or take public transportation.

The higher our carbon footprint, the more pollutants we release in the atmosphere. These are just a few of the things we can change in our habits in order to save our atmosphere.

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