Tag: emissions
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The task to get to net zero lifestyle is big, but we don’t need to re-examine every action we do to reduce our emissions. The best route to reduce our carbon emissions to do the big things first and not worry about the things that only reduce our emissions by a fraction. There are actions…
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How you wash your clothes in the washing machine can make a big impact on the carbon emissions you are producing. You can save a quarter of a ton of carbon emissions person and save money with these tips below. Loading the washing machine The easiest way to reduce the carbon footprint of your laundry…
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You have probably heard that you should cut meat and dairy from your diet to reduce your carbon footprint. It is more obvious to identify what meat is in our diet and find ways to cut it out. But what do we mean by ‘dairy’ and what food and drinks is it in? What is…
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Do you need to buy expensive organic food to be eco-friendly? The answer is NO. This is a big myth that needs dispelling. First, it is not clear why organic food is ‘eco-friendly’. Second it is usually significantly more expensive than food that is not organic and does not last as long. No wonder people…
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How can we choose low carbon emitting desserts? Professor Brindle’s book ‘Food and climate change without the hot air’ offers some insights on how we can reduce carbon emissions of popular desserts. Cake Most cakes typically have many dairy products and is a high emissions dessert compared to other options. Cakes contain butter, milk…
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An Indian takeaway is one of the most popular takeaways to have in Britain. How can we reduce carbon emissions when ordering Indian food? Indian curries and meat As with all meals, curries with meat and in particular beef and lamb, are going to have a higher carbon footprint. So, the best things to order…
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Choosing a takeaway pizza Everyone loves a pizza and its one of the most popular takeaways around the world. But how can you choose a pizza and keep down your carbon footprint? Pizza and cheese One thing to think about when choosing a pizza is the amount of cheese that is on a pizza. Mike…
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Beer and wine are the most popular alcoholic drinks. In the UK, 68 litres of beer and 11.88 bottles of wine were drunk per person in 2022 in the UK. So how do carbon emissions compare between beer and wine? Research by Professor Bridle from Universit of York shows beer and wine as a drink…
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If you love your caffeine fix and can’t live without coffee, how can you choose a coffee which lowers your carbon footprint? Coffee and milk Adding cow’s milk to coffee makes a big difference to a coffee’s carbon footprint because a lot of land is needed for cows to graze and to grow their food.…
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What snacks should you eat if you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Professor Brindle’s book ‘Food and climate change without the hot air’ analyses typical snacks we eat and suggest ways we can make small changes in our snacks to change our footprint. Chocolate Chocolate bars will vary in their carbon emissions depending on…