A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment, and more importantly, on climate change. It refers to the amount of greenhouse gases produced in our day-to-day lives be it through burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transportation etc.

In short, the carbon footprint is a measurement of all greenhouse gases we individually produce and has unit of tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Here’s how you can reduce your carbon footprint every day.

• Buy fewer things. Choose products with lower energy inputs.
• Volunteer/Lobby for the Environment.
• Work with your local neighbourhood town councils to save natural places, lower pollution and encourage recycling habits. Or get together with friends and neighbours to start promoting and encouraging good environment habits.
• Wash dishes by hand in a basin, and then use the dish water for outdoor gardens.