Reusing or recycling old items instead of buying new ones helps shrink your carbon footprint by…
– Eliminating the need for new packaging to be created
– Cutting out the CO2 released when transporting new products to the store
– Making sure you don’t buy more than you need
– All of the above
Rubber or plastic shoes usually have a higher carbon footprint than canvas ones because…
– They have bigger soles
– They’re made of petroleum (oil-based) products, which are often processed in big factories
– Plastic comes from the Plasticus plantae plant, which needs to be watered every hour to survive
Which of these fabrics usually has a lower carbon footprint? (Hint: it can be organic and is biodegradable!)
– Nylon
– Polyester
– Cotton
– Fleece
Where’s the best place to shop to keep your carbon footprint small?
– A farmer’s market you can walk to, just around the corner
– The outlet store an hour’s drive away (you can’t beat the deals on a 10 pack of peanut butter!)
– The grocery store by your best friend’s house in the next town over – you guys like to do everything together!
Old-school incandescent lightbulbs have a higher carbon footprint than new fluorescent ones because…
– They use less energy
– They have to be replaced more often
– They’re the only type of lightbulb used in factories
The most footprint-friendly way to get your clothes super clean is to…
– Wash in hot water and use detergent capsules
– Keep the capsules but lower the temperature a bit
– Wash in cold water using a concentrated liquid detergent
What’s the best way to shrink your carbon footprint?
– Buy eco-friendly products
– Wear smaller shoes
– Use less – and buy less too!
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