Carbon Footprint
⭐ MasteredYour carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gas your activities produce. You can shrink it by walking, saving energy, eating less waste and buying less.
Walking or cycling to school has a zero-fuel footprint.
All about Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by your activities, such as travel, energy use, food and the things you buy. It is usually measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
You can shrink your carbon footprint by walking or cycling, saving energy at home, eating less meat and food waste, buying fewer new things and choosing public transport when you can. Small changes can add up to a big difference over time.
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Real-life uses of Carbon Footprint
- Working out how your travel choices affect the climate
- Cutting energy use at home
- Choosing plant-based meals more often
Frequently asked questions about Carbon Footprint
What is a carbon footprint calculator?
An online tool that estimates your emissions based on your travel, home energy and diet.
Which activity has the biggest footprint?
For most people, heating and transport, along with flying, have the largest carbon footprints.
Can I offset my carbon footprint?
Some people fund projects such as tree planting to offset emissions, but reducing them directly is the best first step.