How to reduce your carbon footprint for free
being eco-friendly has a reputation for being expensive, maybe because of the beautifully curated pictures (um..like the one I used?) of bamboo cutlery or fancy straws. but reducing your carbon footprint can start with simple changes. for example, my toddler son knows that we bring our own spoons to get frozen yogurt and our own bags to fill with apples; and these things aren’t fancy, just spoons and bags from home. this article shows how you can reduce your carbon footprint for free.
home
turn off lights when you leave a room to save electricity
to save water take a shorter shower
use major appliances at night instead of peak hours to put less of a strain on the power grid
take lint out of dryer after each use to make the dryer more efficient
lower your thermostat in the winter and raise it in the summer by one degree to save energy
Food
buy food made locally to reduce emissions from food being transported
another way to reduce transportation is to eat seasonally
reduce or eliminate meat products, which have a significant impact on the planet
don’t throw away food scraps; drop them at a garden center, make stock, or compost them
avoid single-use plastics when eating out
shop
bring reusable bags instead of getting new plastic ones
when going out, combine errands to reduce driving
shop at local businesses to reduce shipping (and support small shops)
when possible, buy thrifted (or borrow) instead of new
I hope you enjoy these tips on free ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest to learn more ways to help Mother Earth!
Hi! I'm Gigi; I'm a postpartum doula, mother to three toddlers, including twins, and a wife to my high school sweetheart.
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