Category: Shopping
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The way we shop makes a huge difference to our carbon footprint. Our shopping impacts on levels of deforestation, the destruction of ecosystems for raw materials, and the amount of carbon emissions from transporting throughout the supply chain and when it is finally dumped somewhere after use. Changing how we shop is essential to get…
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Summer has arrived in the Western hemisphere and it will be perfect weather to go for a picnic in the park. How can you reduce your carbon footprint of having a picnic with friends and family? Making a few changes will make a big difference without compromising on the fun. Use low carbon modes of…
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Climate change would be a lot easier to solve if all we had to do was to get our energy use from renewable resources. Except electrifying energy use with technology like heat pumps, solar panels and electric vehicles would increase demand for energy exponentially. The Centre of Research for Energy Demand estimates we would have…
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Low carbon Easter It is Easter holiday and this often leads to many gatherings with friends and family and religious activities. What are the main ways you can cut your carbon footprint with your actions in this festive season? Buy what you need If you are going to buy Easter eggs or do Easter activities,…
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As we move towards a lifestyle with a lower carbon footprint, our activities will need to be more aligned to scenarios of Net Zero world. Is there a way of choosing hobbies that have a low carbon footprint or even improve the environment? There are some popular hobbies that can improve our environment and create…
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We have created a list of books which have been a source of inspiration for this blog and recommend that you read. They burst myths, make it easy to understand how our choices impact our carbon footprint and provide good tips of how to properly cut our carbon emissions. These books are written by experts…
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Many people think that reducing your carbon footprint requires a huge reduction in the quality of their lifestyle. The truth is you do not need to make huge sacrifices to cut your carbon footprint significantly. The UK has cut its carbon footprint by 50% since 1990, the first major economy to do so, and living…
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Plastic is everywhere – in the air, in the soil, in the rivers and in the sea and in our bodies. Microplastics have even been found on the top of Mount Everest and remote parts of the Arctic! We produce 450 million tonnes of plastic globally and this is set to grow exponentially in the…
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It is best to align a strategy of reducing your carbon footprint with your personal goals. Do you want to improve your finances? Are you concerned about your health? Do you have little time to think about how to reduce your carbon footprint? Is it a priority but not your main priority or are you…
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The relatively new ideas of space tourism and cryptocurrencies for the masses are the last thing we need in our fight against climate change. They are the worst thing for the environment because they cause a huge amount of carbon emissions and add very little value to the quality human life. If you want to…