Carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions associated with human activity
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Here's how you can limit your carbon footprint in your daily life
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Save Energy
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Switch off lights and fans when not in use to save energy as most of the electricity and heat are powered by coal, oil and gas
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Switch to LED light bulbs and energy-efficient appliances to avoid overuse of energy and to reduce your carbon footprint
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Walk or use public transport
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Opt for walking for short distances instead of driving to reduce greenhouse emissions. Travel by public transport to commute on a daily basis as personal vehicles contribute to increasing carbon emissions
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Reduce food wastage
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Throwing away food contributes to food wastage. Decomposing food waste produces methane and other greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment
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Manage waste with 4 Rs
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Utilise waste management techniques with the 4 Rs — reduce, reuse, recycle and repurpose to avoid pollution and carbon emissions. Avoid using plastic and switch to recycled and repurposed products for a sustainable life
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Travel responsibly
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According to a study by Our World in Data, carbon footprint is the highest for people travelling by domestic flights. The most efficient way for domestic travel is to travel via bus or a train
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Switch to an electric vehicle
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are sustainable alternatives to petrol and diesel vehicles that contribute to increasing pollution and carbon footprint