Shop locally if you can and walk or ride to the shop if possible.

Introduction

There is no doubt that we have an increased awareness of the effects our behaviour has on the environment. For example, it’s now well known that our car emissions are responsible for a significant amount of carbon dioxide entering into our atmosphere and contributing towards global warming.

However, despite this knowledge many people still choose to drive everywhere they go (which isn’t good at all). So here are some tips on how you can reduce your carbon footprint by shopping locally and walking where possible:

Shop locally if you can and walk or ride to the shop if possible.

When you shop locally, you are supporting the local economy and helping your community to thrive. You'll also be able to find unique items that may be hard to find in big chain stores. Plus, if a business isn't successful enough to stay open then it means less competition for other local businesses and more jobs lost in the community.

When walking or riding your bike is an option, do it! Not only will your body be healthier but so will our environment when fewer cars are on the road contributing harmful carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

If you can avoid using your vehicle by walking, you will be healthier and happier for it. The more journeys you take on foot the easier it will become, so not only are you saving ware on your car, you will be saving money on petrol and limiting the amount of fumes being sent out into the atmosphere.

If you can avoid using your vehicle by walking, you will be healthier and happier for it. The more journeys you take on foot the easier it will become, so not only are you saving ware on your car, you will be saving money on petrol and limiting the amount of fumes being sent out into the atmosphere.

Walking is also great because it allows us to see our surroundings as we move around them. This gives us an opportunity to appreciate our local environment in all its glory, making us feel connected with what we see and hear even more so than when we are driving past quickly at 60 mph or more behind tinted windows.

Try to use environmentally friendly household products as much as possible. Many of us use harmful chemicals on a daily basis without being aware of how much damage they do- to our families as well as to the environment. For example, fabric softeners are said to cause more harm than good as they coat fibres making them less absorbent, whilst also clinging to fibres and filling the air we breathe with petrochemicals (not good). This is one of many examples of what we need to cut down on as we go forward in today’s society so think twice before buying certain products just because they seem like a good idea at the time- it could actually be false advertising!

Whether you are looking to go green or just want to make your home a little more eco-friendly, we’ve compiled a list of the most common household products that you should try and avoid using as much as possible.

There are many ways that you can reduce your carbon footprint and help save the environment.

Walk or ride to the shop if possible.
Buy locally grown produce when possible.
Reduce the amount of packaging you buy, reuse and recycle as much as possible.
Reduce energy use in your home by turning off lights when not in use and using fans instead of air conditioning units when it is hot outside.
Buy a hybrid car or electric car (carpooling is another great way not only to reduce pollution but to save money).

Conclusion

We, as humans, are part of nature. We happen to live on this planet along with all other living things. If we want to continue living in harmony with our environment then it is important for us to be aware of how we affect it and vice versa; how it affects us. By making small changes such as using more environmentally friendly household products, walking or riding your bike instead of driving everywhere (if possible), and shopping locally when you can go without using your car or truck- these steps will help make the world a better place for everyone!