"carbon footprint" indicates the "carbon consumption" of a person or group. "Carbon" refers to natural resources composed of carbon such as oil, coal and wood. "Carbon" is consumed much, and carbon dioxide, the culprit of global warming, is also produced much, so the "carbon footprint" is large; On the contrary, the "carbon footprint" is small.
so, how to reduce carbon emissions? Now, we will introduce several simple and easy-to-operate methods:
1. Replace energy-saving bulbs: 11 kWh energy-saving lamps are equivalent to the illumination of 8 kWh incandescent lamps, and their service life is 6 to 8 times longer than incandescent lamps, which not only greatly reduces electricity consumption, but also saves more resources, saving money and protecting the environment.
2. Moderate temperature of air conditioner: Setting the temperature of air conditioner at about 26℃ in summer and 19℃ in winter is beneficial to human health, and can also save energy greatly.
3. Buy those green refrigerators that contain little or no freon. Call the manufacturer to help clean up freon when discarding the old refrigerator. Choose refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines with energy efficiency signs, which have high energy efficiency and save electricity and money.
4. Buy small-displacement or hybrid motor vehicles to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
5. Choose public transportation and use cars and motorcycles as little as possible.
6. Carpooling: car sharing, sharing with friends, colleagues and neighbors, not only reduces traffic flow, but also saves gasoline, pollution and "carbon footprint".
7. Buy local food: Nowadays, many foods are imported and exported by air, so choose local products, which is greener without air transportation.