INDIVIDUALS
Studies show that we have to cut our carbon dioxide emissions at least by half to allow the viability of future generations. Although carbon emissions resulting from industrial production are much larger than individual carbon emissions, it is possible to lower our carbon footprint in nature significantly with individual effort. Use our carbon footprint calculators to learn about your carbon footprint. You can also offset your carbon footprint by supporting renewable energy sources we have chosen for you.
Most of us already know what we can do to lower our carbon footprint. The first step is to review our consumption patterns and be a little careful.
Recommendations
Things you can do at home;
- Prevent loss of heat at home, get a good insulation
- Replace incandesant light bulbs with energy efficient ones
- Do not use electrical appliances unnecessarily
- Prefer high efficiency electrical appliances (A energy labeled products,
- Consume less packaging materials
- Use recycled packaging materials. Ex: When 1 ton of paper is recycled you can save 17 trees, 22 m3 of water and 74 % energy efficiency can be achieved.
- Reduce use of plastics as much as possible
- Use renewable energy resources for energy consumption
- Run washing, dishing machines full
- Think twice before you buy a new car, clothes, houseware whether you really need one and postpone the decision of purchase
- Reduce meat consumption
Things you can do for transportation;
- Prefer public transportation
- Prefer to walk or cycle instead of driving for short distances
- Prefer clean energy consuming vehicles
- Do not exceed the capacity of the vehicle
- Switch off the ignition for long stops
- Reduce air transportation. An intercontinental flight emits more carbon dioxide than driving your car for 1 year
Consumption habits should be reviewed;
- Buy long lasting products
- Do not prefer products with non-recyclable packaging materials
- Avoid plastic packages especially PVC
- Prefer to use reusable glass products such as bottles or jars
- Do not use plastic bags for shopping
- Dispose your garbage
