What are you doing to reduce your carbon footprint?

I actually do some of them, but obviously not all. Anyway, here you have some ideas of how you can reduce it, just in case you want them

At home

See the Light

Efficient 'fluorescent' light bulbs use less than half the energy to produce the same amount of light than traditional 'incandescent' bulbs. The US Department of Energy has estimated that over 400 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year could be avoided by switching to efficient lighting in the US alone.

Low-Carbon Cuisine

Think about energy in the kitchen. Take care not to over-fill pans and kettles. Use the correct size of ring or burner for your pan. Keep refrigerators ice-free.

Recycle to Reduce

Recycling materials can help to reduce carbon emissions by avoiding the need to extract and refine new raw materials. Recycling organic materials such as paper and cardboard can avoid emissions of methane (a powerful greenhouse gas) from landfill sites.

Did You Know?

The recycling of one kilo of aluminum can avoid the emission of up to 11 kilos of CO2.

Intelligent Insulating

Good thermal insulation and draught-proofing are some of the most cost-effective means of reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. Check out the quality of insulation in lofts and cavity walls. Check for gaps around doors and windows.

Less Hot Air

Most home energy is used for heating and cooling. Cost savings and CO2 reductions of over 10% can often be made simply by adjusting heating controls to reduce overheating and using natural ventilation more effectively.

Renewable Revolution

Renewable energy technologies can radically reduce the carbon emissions associated with the energy we use. Solar energy can be used both for heating water and generating electricity. Biomass heating systems are increasingly used in several European countries.

Did You Know?

New small-scale wind turbines are becoming available for household electricity generation.

Practical Plug-ins

When purchasing a dishwasher, television, or other appliance, look for a model that’s highly efficient. If possible, choose an appliance that has an official label, such as The Energy Star in the US or A/A+ rated in Europe.

On the road

Miser motors

Fuel-efficient cars produce less CO2 per mile. The most efficient vehicles, such as compact hybrids, can produce under 110 g CO2 per km (0.4 pounds of CO2 per mile) whereas most large SUVs and high performance cars produce at least twice this figure.

Future fuels

Ultimate Gasoline and Diesel can provide more performance and less pollution by cleaning your engine, reducing engine friction and delivering smoother combustion.

Did you know?

With Ultimate fuels you can reduce CO2 emissions by 2% to 4%.

Travel wise

Think carefully about your travel needs. Use public transportation whenever practical. Have you considered carpooling? Is that flight really necessary? Perhaps a conference call can save time, money and emissions.

Car care

Take care of your car to ensure its efficient running. In particular check tyre pressures and engine lubrication. Remove roof racks or boxes when not required, as these can reduce vehicle efficiency by over 10%.

Did you know?

Advanced synthetic lubricants such as Castrol’s SYNTEC (in the U.S.), GTX Magnatec or EDGE (in Europe) can improve efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions by about 5%

At the store

Local logic

Buying local food can reduce the CO2 impact of “food miles.” For example according to a report commissioned by Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), food transportation within the U.K. accounts for over 8% of road vehicle emissions, and is a source of increasing air transport emissions.

Seasonal sense

Buying your local fresh fruit and vegetables "in season" can help to reduce the amount of produce grown in energy-intensive greenhouse conditions that are often necessary for "out of season" production.

Packaging principles

Look out for goods that are sold with less packaging. This means less energy was used to produce the package, less waste that goes to the landfill, and fewer trips to the curb to dispose of your rubbish.

Recycling reason

In many cases, products made from recycled materials require less energy to produce compared with those made from original materials. For example, it can take almost 75% less energy to make items from recycled steel than it does from new steel.

Car share Burn wood not coal Eat what is already in the house before buying more I buy local veg I grow fruit I never fly I use the ferry and train to travel abroad Share my bath Boil just the right amount of water I need Wear more clothes and turn the heating off or down Reduce, reuse and recycle [FREECYCLE] One pot cooking Insulated the loft Secondary glazing Meat reducer (very nearly a veggie, but will not let good food go to waste) I buy recycled goods and reconditioned goods I mend things Line dry clothes or in the lean-to or next to the radiator Turn off stand by Walk for pleasure Feed the cat on road kill in the garden Recharge batteries Compost bio waste Give back the packaging at the check out and ask the cashier to tell the manager to reduce this in future Stay in bed when not feeling well and amuse myself on Yahoo Q&A until better with the central heating off (this sounds more like carbon off-setting though) I let my garden produce weeds in the blank areas and try not to over trim I sponsor children in other countries, so that the families do not feel desperate enough to choice unsustainable practices I use a wind up radio I use a wind up torch I encourage peace and keeping people together, as contentment makes people feel they can improve their environment I go camping in the summer I don't over eat (CH4 giggle).

Nothing.

And I won't do anything as long as I have the oppressive footprint of the Rich and this Government on my back.

What kind of fool are you? It's they who demand we use fosil fuels to be at work to make them rich.

Trying to lose weight!