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List some activities you can do to reduce your carbon footprint.


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Carbon footprint:

  1. The entire amount of greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide and methane) produced by human actions is known as a carbon footprint.
  2. For instance, the carbon footprint of a bottle of water comprises the CO2 or CO2 equivalent released during both the production of the bottle and its delivery to the customer.
  3. Some activities to reduce carbon footprint include:
    1. Observe the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycling
    2. Plant trees
    3. Utilize products and services that conserve energy.
    4. Use resources wisely.
    5. Be water-wise.
    6. Decide to use public transportation instead of driving alone
    7. Use reusable shopping bags and avoid products with excessive plastic packaging.

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