Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Simple Steps to a Greener Life

What is carbon footprint? 👣

Carbon footprint refers to the amount of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane that are emitted as a result of our actions. Some of our everyday actions can contribute to our carbon footprint such as our mode of transport, the electricity we use at home and the food we eat.

Australia is the world’s 14th highest greenhouse gas emitter, contributing to the global emissions by 1%. The increase of greenhouse gas emissions negatively impact global warming, expediting the effects of climate change on our planet.

How can I reduce my carbon footprint?

Change the way you travel 🚋

Transport is the third largest source of Australia’s emissions with majority of it coming from the use of private cars.

There are many other modes of transport you can opt including public transport, car pooling with friends and walking or cycling.

Did you know that each day you leave your car at home, you can reduce your carbon footprint by 8kg?

Reduce waste from your purchases ♻️

Shop smarter by bringing your own reusable bags, say no to single-use plastics and avoid items with excessive packaging. Support your local businesses and buy food from sustainable sources.

Try to reuse your items or donate them to places such as Savers instead of having them end up in the landfill. Buying your clothes second hand is also a good way to limit your impact.

Did you know that around $3,800 worth of groceries are wasted per household each year in Australia. In this economy?!

Conserve energy around the home 🏡

Around a quarter of Australian’s emissions come from our own homes. Little changes like turning off appliances when not in use, can lower your carbon footprint and in turn, save some money too.

Even turning down the heating by 1 degrees can make a difference and not leaving your phone plugged in when the battery is already full.

Other ways you can make a difference:

Reducing your carbon footprint is also about embracing digital solutions that help eliminate waste.

Go paperless by opting out of physical shopping receipts. Keep all your purchase records organised and accessible with the 1receipt® app, simplifying your life and reducing waste.