One of the most used catchphrases of the sustainable living movement is "carbon footprint". A carbon footprint is the total set of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person. Greenhouse gases can be emitted through transport, land clearance, and the production and consumption of food, fuels, manufactured goods, materials, wood, roads, buildings, and services. For simplicity of reporting, it is often expressed in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide, or its equivalent of other GHGs, emitted.
The concept name of the carbon footprint originates from ecological footprint discussion. The carbon footprint is a subset of the ecological footprint and of the more comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
As humanity becomes increasingly aware of the impact we have on our global environment more and more people are turning to sustainable living to do their part for the environment. But just what is sustainable living? It's a catchy phrase that we hear bandied about, but the concept is surprisingly simple. Boiled down to the most basic concept, sustainable living is simply living in a way where your consumption of natural resources does not outstrip the supply. Each person consumes resources and creates a carbon output during everyday activities, but through conscientious action we can reduce or even negate the impact of these actions. Read on to find out more about the most environmentally unfriendly practices, and how you can turn them into activities fit for a sustainable lifestyle.
Sustainable living isn't just a catch phrase; it's a viable and responsible way of life that everyone should try to adopt.
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