With the new challenges for the environment New terms and many doubts also arise around them. This time we want to talk about one that is mentioned very often, the carbon footprint. We have to think that this term can refer to companies or even a person, since it also talks about the personal carbon footprint. It is an idea that is talked about a lot and that helps us measure the emission of gases from activities.
Let's see in what is that carbon footprint of which we have heard so much, how it is produced and above all what we can do to prevent it from continuing to grow. Leaving a large carbon footprint only helps pollution and acceleration of climate change.
What is the carbon footprint
We already told you about the ecological footprintBut now it's the carbon footprint. The definition of the carbon footprint as such is that of 'all greenhouse gases emitted by direct or indirect effect of an individual, organization, event or product'. This definition is clear to us that it can be applied to everything, because from large companies to ourselves we create an environmental impact on a daily basis with our activities, whatever they may be. These gases, mainly CO2, are emitted into the atmosphere, retaining part of the heat emitted by the Earth and increasing global warming. Being a person who consumes more products or who uses the car a lot for everything will make our carbon footprint much larger than that of other people. It is a good starting point to consider what impact each has on pollution and global warming.
How the carbon footprint influences
Human beings are ultimately responsible for the global warming process that is destroying our planet. If we do not put a stop to this problem that has grown in recent years, there will come a point where it will no longer be reversible and the consequences can be dire for the Earth and for the human being and all beings that inhabit it. That is why it is essential that we become aware of it and begin to stop the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere. These gases that are emitted create a layer that not only causes heat to be trapped, but also spoils the ozone layer that protects us.
Personal carbon footprint
Sometimes we think that the big culprits of climate change are big companies. It is evident that this consumerism is only possible with large mass productions in global companies that emit a lot of gases and are highly polluting. But ultimately those who want to consume more and more are human beings, who have become accustomed to a type of life in which only what we consume matters. If we consume from companies that do not take care of the environment, our footprint will also be greater, as we contribute to an increase in pollution. Our daily habits, everything we consume and buy directly or indirectly influences the planet and therefore we must be aware that a person can also have a large carbon footprint. But at the same time we can reduce our own footprint if we change our habits.
Learning to leave less of a mark
In our day to day we can do many things that are polluting. We must review everything we consume and try to stop that fever of consumerism. Use the basics for our day to day and be aware of the importance of avoiding buying from companies that pollute. Also the use of the car can be reduced if we use public transport or if we use a bicycle or walk on short distances.