The average American produces 3.5 times more carbon dioxide annually than the global average. This equates to 18.55 tons of CO2 emissions per American per year. What we buy is the second largest source of emissions in the United States, accounting for 26% of total U.S. emissions. One way you can reduce your emissions is by considering the impact of items before you buy them. Be a responsible consumer.
How can you change your shopping habits to reduce your carbon footprint? Eliminate impulse purchases, buy only what you really need, and choose the highest quality products you can afford to last. can. Is the item recyclable at the end of its useful life? Is the packaging recyclable? These are also concerns that influence the impact of what we buy.
Data source: Good, better, best: reducing consumers’ carbon footprint
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