A carbon footprint is the measure of the amount of carbon dioxide-- the major man-made global warming greenhouse gas-- that goes into the atmosphere as you go about your daily life. Almost everything you do affects it: turinging on a coffee maker, driving a car, buying food and taking a ride on a passenger jet.   Air travel accounts for about 3.5 percent of the human contribution to global warming, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.  The good news is you can offset--if not eliminate--your carbon footprint by making choices that can even save you money.

What do I give up to do that air travel? Don't use the heater as much this winter. Turn up the AC will help.  Making these kinds of choices has become a growing trend among  people who want to reduce the size of their carbon footprints.  At the same time, they must grapple with the walking or riding a bicycle for short trips around town. 

Experts say one of the first things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint is to get smart about energy efficiency. Many people may not realize that electricity production--derived from coal burning power plants is one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions.  Seventy percent of all US electricity is produced as a result of burning fossil fuels, according to statistics compiled by the United Nations. That is far above the world average of 6 tons per capita.  Thus, experts say there's lots of ways to reduce your carbon footprint inexpensively by taking some simple steps at home:

1. Sign up to a green energy supplier, who will supply electricity from renewable sources (e.g. wind and hydroelectric power) - this will reduce your carbon footprint contribution from electricity to zero

2. Turn it off when not in use (lights, television, DVD player, Hi Fi, computer etc. etc. ...)

3. Turn down the central heating slightly (try just 1 to 2 degrees C)

4. Turn down the water heating setting (just 2 degrees will make a significant saving)

5. Check the central heating timer setting - remember there is no point heating the house after you have left for work

6. Fill your dish washer and washing machine with a full load - this will save you water, electricity, and washing powder

7. Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need

8. Unplug your mobile phone as soon as it has finished charging

9. Defrost your fridge/freezer regularly

10. Do your weekly shopping in a single trip

11. Hang out the washing to dry rather than tumble drying it

12. Go for a run rather than drive to the gym

Everybody has to realize they have a personal responsibility, you can't just wait for the government or the corporate world to do something about it. If everbody could strive to be carbon neutral, this would be a greater world. 

The Energy Outlet has products that can help make a difference in your carbon footprint, and help you do your part in cutting down on the amount of CO2 gases that are emitted into the air each day.   

        Call us at 888-780-0005 and find out how you can reduce your carbon footprint.

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