The rising of the carbon proportion of the earth’s atmosphere has led to several environmental concerns, destructions and anomalies which have greatly affected all living things on the planet. We hear more and more about the consequences of this issues and the level of damage done by them to the sustainability of the earth is massive. If the households, being one of the most basic units of a society can do its part to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize the negative impact on the environment, we will be able to help the earth recover from the damages done by us humans over a course of several thousand years and make the world a better place to live in. Discussed below are a few such methods in which a household can reduce its carbon footprint.
Energy efficient kitchen appliances
Using energy efficient appliances in the kitchen will make sure that no energy than what is require is wasted while also helping you make effective savings. Evaluate between several alternatives for getting a certain task done and select the best option. For example, using the microwave oven for cooking purposes instead of the gas stove or the induction heater is great way of saving energy. Although this may not be practical for all situations, try to save as much energy as you can as it will result in the making of corresponding financial savings as well. Also, make sure that all the appliances are working properly, and oven repairs Joondalup must be done at the right time for efficient performance.
Switch to CFL bulbs
The traditional incandescent bulbs use up so much of energy and still deliver an average level performance over a very short life cycle. Conversely, CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs will perform in a much more energy efficient manner and a greater useful life. A single CFL bulb is capable of reducing the carbon dioxide pollution up to 1300 pounds during its lifetime. Don’t waste even a single more unit of energy on power-sucking incandescent bulbs. Call up an emergency electrician and do a full replacement in and around your house.
Plant a tree
Find a spacious location in your back yard and plant a tree to give back to the environment in an effective and meaningful way. Trees not only reduce the level of carbon dioxide which helps bring down the carbon footprint, but it also increases the concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere. Therefore, plant as many trees as you can to do your part in purifying the atmosphere.
Carpool or use public transport
It is perfectly okay to own a family vehicle, but as much as possible rely on public transport or carpool with others. Every single molecule of carbon you emit when driving around in your vehicle adds up to your household’s carbon footprint. If more people become used to riding the bus or the train, it will significantly bring down the number of vehicles on the road and hence the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.