Reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to an improving environment with these top tips from DSB. By making these simple changes to your home and everyday lifestyle the environment will be a much better place for future generations.
As a society we are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, where more of us are growing concerned by the carbon footprint that we are leaving on the earth.
A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide we put into the atmosphere everyday through the activities we do.
Drive Less
Excerise more by walking or riding a bike instead of using the car daily, as this will contribute to your overall health, fitness and well-being, and release a far fewer carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Many employers offer a cycle to work scheme that can help you spread the cost of investing in a new bike and cycling equipment. If you are thinking that walking or cycling doesn’t appeal to you, then you could car-share with another colleague, this will reduce your combined carbon emissions and the carbon reduction scheme.
Switch to an eco-friendly vehicle
If driving is unavoidable in your life, you could consider changing to an eco-friendly vehicle that uses alternative fuels, such as electricity or hydrogen cells, and hybrid engines. They are cheaper to run, and you may be able to secure a discounted insurance premium from insurers that support eco cars.
Reducing your water usage
Using less water in your home will save you money and reduce the demand on your water supplier. Shorter showers and turning off your tap while brushing your teeth are factors to consider. You should also think about only running your washing machine or dishwasher when they are full.
Reducing your carbon emissions in your property
Placing additional insulation into your home like the loft, and wrapping pipes in foam will minimise heat loss and reduce drafts.
Taking fewer vacations
If a plane travels a distance of 1.37 miles it releases 1kg of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. So can you imagine how much CO2 would be released during a flight to an adventure abroad! Staycations are now becoming popular where people are holidaying in the same country they live in.
Recycle where possible
You should always recycle where possible, that means glass and plastic being separate too. It is also good to know when the recycling collection days are in your area.
Eat less meat
Eating less meat frequently will significantly help the environment. The meat and dairy industry is currently the seventh most significant contributor on the list to greenhouse gas emissions.
