Carbon Footprint Reduction

1. Carbon Footprint Reduction By: Ryan Schmitz

2. Study with green principles • Use recycled paper and recycle printer cartridges • Use soy based ink • Use more reusable water bottles • Turn off power strips and lights at the end of the day • Flexible work schedules or telecommuting • Switch from paper towels in restrooms to continuous cloth towels

3. Green transportation • Live where you work, reduce the number of trips you take • Consider car pooling • Consider using your bike, feet, or mass transportation for most transportation needs • Drive a hybrid car • Purchase radial tires • Drive during non-peak hours

4. Make your garden environmentally friendly • Plant edibles which include trees, vines, and bushes • Use compost barrels to create your own soil • Use recycled wood chips • Use natural predators rather than pesticides, which harm the environment • Install water barrels to collect rain from troughs which can be used in the garden

5. Buying habits • Don’t buy bottled water if your tap water is safe to drink • Buy local fruit and vegetables, or try and grow your own • Reduce your consumption of meat • Always choose to have your groceries bagged using paper bags rather than plastic

6. Works Cited • http://green.wikia.com/wiki/How_to_reduce_your_carbon_footprint • http://www.carbonfootprint.com/minimisecfp.html • http://www.google.com • http://www.carbonfootprint.com/