Most of us fly abroad on foreign holidays, drive our cars, and burn electricity to provide heating and lighting in our homes. This results in CO2 emissions which all contribute towards global warming.

Even breathing emits CO2 gasses! We can’t stop breathing, but we can cut back in some small way individually to reduce our carbon footprint.

There are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint, some of which are mentioned in this article.

Long haul travel has become very popular over recent years with many families taking at least one foreign holiday a year. You could reduce your carbon footprint by taking holidays locally in your own country as well as foreign breaks.

Driving is essential for most of us, but depending on where you live try walking to the shops occasionally instead of taking the car. It’s not only a good way to reduce your carbon footprint but also good exercise as well.

Keep your car serviced and drive at lower speeds whenever you can to make it more fuel efficient.

If you live in the city, use public transport instead of taking the car to work, or even cycle.  Many towns and cities have bicycle lanes to make cycling safer and quicker. It will save on petrol costs as well as help to reduce your carbon footprint

Just making a few small changes to your lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard, and if everyone made just one small change to their daily life it will make a big difference and help to save the planet!

Rising costs of electricity can make running a home very expensive. Hot summers and cold winters can mean high electricity costs to power air conditioning units and central heating. systems.

One growing trend to help reduce your carbon footprint is to install solar panels in your home. This used to be a very expensive way to go green, but in recent times the cost has reduced. It’s even possible to build your own solar power system for under $200! This can be done using materials purchased from your local DIY store.

There are huge advantages to installing your own solar panels, the main one being the savings you can make on your electricity bills.

If you live in a colder climate make sure that your loft is insulated to help keep the heat in. This could not only save you money but will also help reduce your carbon footprint. Check your windows and doors for draughts as well, to help prevent heat loss.

Reducing your carbon footprint certainly doesn’t mean making big changes to your lifestyle, or giving up essentials.