Reducing carbon dioxide emissions in your everyday life is very simple!
Here are some examples of what you could do:
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Use public transportation, bike or walk more often, and encourage others to do so, too.
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Turn off lights and appliances when you’re not using them.
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Plug air leaks in windows and doors, and put rugs on your floors so you can keep warm at home, while turning down your thermostat to save energy.
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Buy used clothing and other items, and donate the things you don’t use anymore.
-Buy products that have been made or grown locally rather than shipped or flown from far away.
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Learn how to grow your own food, and help others learn.
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Eat less meat, poultry and fish, which take more energy to raise than plant-based foods.
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Make a solar cooker
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