{"id":22445,"date":"2022-11-21T19:11:36","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T19:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/?p=22445"},"modified":"2024-08-05T17:57:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T17:57:48","slug":"how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-4-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/live-cleaner\/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-4-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: 4 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all want to take steps to keep our beautiful blue planet healthy and create a better environment for its inhabitants. But when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, knowing where to start might have you feeling a little lost in the woods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, reducing your carbon footprint means reducing the amount of greenhouse gasses you contribute to the earth\u2019s atmosphere.<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By doing so, you can reduce your daily impact on the planet and start building a more sustainable lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, there are easy steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint on the daily\u2014from exchanging your gas-guzzler for a 12-speed bike to perfecting your black bean burger. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><br \/>\n#1 Say <em>Vamoose<\/em> to Vehicles\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that gas-powered cars are one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions. We\u2019re not saying to keep your seriously slick sedan sheltered in your garage all year long, but we <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> saying to cut back on driving it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s because the average automobile emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014and that\u2019s just the typical passenger vehicle. If you\u2019re driving a truck or SUV the size of San Diego, you\u2019re most likely emitting much more CO2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting back on automobiles may be especially helpful for drivers who live in cities. City dwellers typically live closer to schools, amenities, and their favorite eco-conscious coffee house than people who live in rural areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, both groups can reduce their carbon footprints from boot size to ballet slippers by limiting their short-distance drives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of driving to your favorite pub or supermarket that\u2019s only a \u201chop, skip, and a jump\u201d away, consider the following modes of transportation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Take a walk <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Ok, so you don\u2019t actually have to hop, skip, or jump to reach your destination, but walking short distances is a fantastic way to get where you need to go while getting some exercise. Simply lace up your walking shoes and plug in your headphones for a relaxing stroll to the supermarket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Break out the bike<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Whether you prefer a pastel-colored Schwinn from the 70s or the latest high-performance commuter bike, hop on it for short to medium-length distances. You can find bike racks in most urban areas to enable an easy and carbon-friendly commute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Contemplate carpooling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 If you have friends or colleagues that work in the same area as you (or who at least enjoy heading to the same late-night taco truck), consider carpooling with them. That way, you can minimize the number of vehicles on the road while maximizing the time spent singing your favorite jams in the car with your friends.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These three simple options not only help you reduce your personal carbon footprint, but they can also help you get in a bit of exercise or connect with your friends while carpooling. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2 Opt for Eco-Conscious Products<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When trying to find ways on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/live-cleaner\/how-to-reduce-waste-sustainability-guide\/\">how to reduce waste<\/a>, the products you use at home can be an easy change. Opting for eco-conscious products doesn\u2019t mean <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consuming goods approved by koalas everywhere. Nor does it mean living totally without creature comforts. But it does mean buying and using products that aren\u2019t harmful to the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s because non-eco-conscious products, especially plastics, can leave Hulk-sized carbon footprints.<sup>3<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of googling<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how to reduce carbon footprint<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can maximize your efforts by finding products that reflect the following values:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Climate positivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A climate-positive approach centers on business and manufacturing practices that restore more to the environment than they use or emit. From the initial sourcing of ingredients to the moment the customer holds the recyclable package, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/sustainability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">climate-positive businesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like ECOS promote sustainability, zero waste, and carbon reduction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-opt-id=438568106  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22429 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0203selects.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0203selects-scaled.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0203selects-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:768\/h:512\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0203selects-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1536\/h:1024\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0203selects-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1620\/h:1080\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0203selects-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:18\/h:12\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0203selects-scaled.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Clean chemistry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Companies that use clean chemistry in their products are truly redefining <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, instead of using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/the-nasties\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nasty chemicals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can harm the earth and your health, we use safer ingredients like those derived from coconuts and beets in our formulas instead of petrochemicals derived from fossil fuels. Our clean chemistry approach supports you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the environment by reducing carbon emissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Social impact <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 It\u2019s no secret that the health of the environment and our society are intertwined. What benefits the environment can benefit society, and vice versa. That\u2019s why one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to choose companies that fight for action on climate change and help protect consumers and communities from toxic chemicals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want an easy way to identify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/live-cleaner\/sustainable-cleaning-supplies-why-make-the-switch\/\">eco-conscious cleaning supplies<\/a> and products? Look for the Safer Choice logo on the label. This program was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help consumers easily identify products that are safer for human and environmental health.<sup>4<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3 Eat for the\u00a0Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the simplest ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to think less about what you put out, and more about what you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take in<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In other words, consider your diet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies suggest that some diets, especially those high in plant-based proteins, are better for the environment than others.<sup>5<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is largely because the carbon emissions from raising animals for consumption far outweighs the emissions from growing vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to say <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see ya later <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to excess CO2, eat like an eco-epicurean by following the guide below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Better Foods to Consume<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmentally conscious eating largely means reducing your contribution to negative agricultural and food production practices.<sup>6<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reducing your intake of red meat is an excellent place to start, but you can also build an earth-friendly diet with the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pile your plate with produce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Although some produce emits less greenhouse gas during the production process than others, all forms of produce are better for the environment than red meat. Instead of stuffing your plate with beef tips, for instance, opt for beets. Or, skip bacon for breakfast and grab a banana. In short, growing and consuming crops demands less agricultural energy than maintaining animals for consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>See food in seafood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Choosing a climate-positive cuisine doesn\u2019t mean you have to only fill your fridge with corn, peppers, and beans (though we do love a good succotash). You can also load up on seafood, which is generally less carbon-intensive than land-based agriculture. For the most eco-conscious options, go with species like anchovies, herring, and mollusks. These are marine animals that swim in smaller schools and filter the water for nutrients.<sup>7<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Foods to Avoid (Or At Least Reduce)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If produce and seafood are always on the environment\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">menu du jour<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, red meat and dairy would be better off nixed. That\u2019s because the animals that produce these foods require a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ton<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of agricultural support that increase carbon emissions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a deeper look at the environmental impact of these two foods:<sup>8<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Red meat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 No matter which way you slice it, few foods are worse for the environment than red meat. A kilogram of beef, for instance, produces 26.5 kilograms of CO2. To harvest beef, you must constantly feed cattle using crops that rely on pesticides produced from fossil fuels. What\u2019s more, cattle emit vast quantities of the greenhouse gas methane. This all equates to a Brontosaurus-sized carbon footprint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dairy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Dairy products damage the environment for the same reason as beef: their gargantuan carbon footprints. In addition to the CO2 output of cattle (and other dairy-producing animals), the dairy production process involves other steps, such as pasteurization and churning, that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Fortunately, you can find plenty of carbon-friendlier dairy alternatives these days. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While abstaining from red meat and dairy is the best way to eat with the environment in mind, it\u2019s also helpful to simply <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consumption. The very occasional bone-in ribeye with garlic butter may be just what you need to keep your diet (mostly) veggie-focused.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>#4 Increase Energy Efficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1341428356  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22430 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0226selects.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0226selects-scaled.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0226selects-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:768\/h:512\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0226selects-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1536\/h:1024\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0226selects-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1620\/h:1080\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0226selects-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:18\/h:12\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/101821ECOS_ESS_G3_0226selects-scaled.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember having your parents constantly remind you to switch off your lights when you leave a room? As it turns out, they were onto something.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy production is a major source of carbon emissions, but minor energy reductions in your home can pay major<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">environmental dividends <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help you reduce your carbon impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help reduce your carbon footprint at home, take the following energy-smart steps:<sup>9<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>If you\u2019re not using it, turn it off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Flipping off lights and appliances when not using them is an easy way to reduce energy bills for both you and the planet. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Don\u2019t hesitate to insulate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 If it\u2019s difficult to maintain a stable temperature in your home, poor insulation may be to blame. Instead of continually turning up or lowering the temperature to compensate for poor heating and cooling, save energy (and money) by insulating your home. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Use utilities efficiently <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 You may not be able to reduce your utility usage entirely, but you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use them more efficiently. For instance, heating water requires a lot of energy. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut back on your carbon footprint by investing in a better water heater and by reducing shower lengths (don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll still have time to hone your Grammy-worthy shower singing). <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Carefully consider new purchases <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 We may not invest in a new refrigerator or dishwasher very often, but when we do, it\u2019s an opportunity to choose a more sustianable option. No matter what appliance you\u2019re replacing, you can find more energy-efficient options by looking for the Energy Star label. Energy Star is a government-backed symbol designed to help you find products that use less energy more effectively.<sup>10<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>ECOS: Live Clean, Live Carbon-Friendly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1483344520  decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22446\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ECOS-March-Product-Stills-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ECOS-March-Product-Stills-6-1-scaled.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ECOS-March-Product-Stills-6-1-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:768\/h:512\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ECOS-March-Product-Stills-6-1-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1536\/h:1024\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ECOS-March-Product-Stills-6-1-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1620\/h:1080\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ECOS-March-Product-Stills-6-1-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:18\/h:12\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ECOS-March-Product-Stills-6-1-scaled.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/live-cleaner\/9-simple-ways-to-live-a-more-sustainable-lifestyle\/\">how to be more eco-conscious<\/a> or reducing your personal carbon footprint, just know that it doesn\u2019t require an entire lifestyle change. From turning off lights to tuning in to climate-positive messaging, you\u2019re doing your part to reduce the global carbon footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, you can expand your efforts even further by choosing ECOS. Since 1967, we\u2019ve focused on using cleaner chemistry and more sustianable practices to make <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fantastic cleaning products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are safer for people and the planet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, our entire operation has been carbon neutral since 2013\u2014allowing us to offset more than 28 million pounds of CO2 every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us on our journey to carbon reduction by using these tips to shrink your carbon footprint and creating a better future for planet Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Sources:\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ghgemissions\/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ghgemissions\/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNN. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the most climate-damaging foods<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2017\/05\/15\/world\/climate-damaging-foods\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2017\/05\/15\/world\/climate-damaging-foods\/index.html<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DownToEarth. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic production accounts for much larger carbon footprint than previously thought<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/environment\/plastic-production-accounts-for-much-larger-carbon-footprint-than-previously-thought-80651#:~:text=The%20global%20carbon%20footprint%20of,Sustainability%2C%20December%202%2C%202021\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/environment\/plastic-production-accounts-for-much-larger-carbon-footprint-than-previously-thought-80651#:~:text=The%20global%20carbon%20footprint%20of,Sustainability%2C%20December%202%2C%202021<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Typical Passenger Vehicle<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/greenvehicles\/greenhouse-gas-emissions-typical-passenger-vehicle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/greenvehicles\/greenhouse-gas-emissions-typical-passenger-vehicle<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safer Choice. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/saferchoice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/saferchoice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIH. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon footprint of self-selected US diets: nutritional, demographic, and behavioral correlates<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6408204\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6408204\/<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceana. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating seafood can reduce your carbon footprint, but some fish are better than others<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/blog\/eating-seafood-can-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-some-fish-are-better-others\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/oceana.org\/blog\/eating-seafood-can-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-some-fish-are-better-others\/<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/year-of-living-better\/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/year-of-living-better\/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy Star. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Energy Star. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/about?s=mega\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/about?s=mega<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want to take steps to keep our beautiful blue planet healthy and create a better environment for its inhabitants. 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