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There are many metrics for gauging the impact of humanity’s activities on the environment. A carbon footprint is one of these metrics and it quantifies how much waste a particular human-driven process generates through its lifecycle. In particular, it measures the greenhouse emissions (predominantly carbon dioxide) released into the atmosphere.

Reducing your carbon footprint

Your carbon footprint can be reduced by optimizing the processes that emit carbon. Here are a few easy ways you can do this in your household:

• Use a cleaner commute

The transport industry is a major source of the world’s greenhouse gases, and you’re probably part of it. Perhaps you use your car to run even short errands, or perhaps you enjoy that late evening drive through the sunset at your local freeway.

But, did you know that going carless for up to a year could reduce the world’s global carbon footprint by about 2.6 tons? That’s a lot from one individual, and in place of a car, you could the bus, a train or, better yet, hop on a bike.

• Eat with concern for the environment.

Our food takes resources to grow, and often the growing process itself generates a significant amount of greenhouse gases. Some foods generate disproportionately more greenhouse gases than others, and you can help the environment by avoiding these food types. A key example is red meat. Instead of that steak treat you planned to gobble up this weekend, why not settle for a serving of green vegetables and maybe some fish to spice it up. It’s not just ideal for the environment; it’s healthier for your body too!

• Tone down the wastage

If humans limit their waste, we will reduce the amount of greenhouse gas generating resources that we use. Is the water heater on when you’re not in the shower? Turn it off. Are you spending more on your electricity bill than your next-door neighbour despite having a similar household configuration? Consider buying energy-saving electrical appliances. Do you leave the reading lamp on even when you’re not reading? Time to stop that habit.

Remember, it’s the small reductions in wastage that stacks up to significant energy savings and lower emissions.

• Finally, recycle

Another efficient way to reduce wastage and emissions is through recycling. Most municipalities provide a system for recycling and if you’re not already making use of that system, now is the best time to start.

Recycling can also come in the form of donating your unused electronics and other items to people who need them. When you donate, you reduce the need for more items to be produced, and in turn reducing the amount of greenhouse gases generated by the production process.