CarbonClix Carbon Footprint

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Living a more environmentally friendly life neednt be complicatedor cost the earth!

There is a lot of information available and it can be rather confusing,so we have put together this Guide to make it easierfor you to get started.

You can start making a difference today!

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In order to help solve the problem we need to understand what the issue isand how it impacts us.

The effect of climate change is apparent all around us and it is one of the mostsignicant issues facing the global community in the 21st century.

97% of scientists agree on the fact that climate change is man-made. Globalwarming is primarily caused by the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and gas,when we burn these fuels Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) is released which then warmsthe atmosphere, recently reaching dangerous levels.

This is obvious when looking at the rst 10 years of this century, which werethe hottest in 160 years.

WHAT ISTHE ISSUE?

1991-2000

14.26C

2001-2010

14.47C

1971-1980

13.95C

1961-1970

13.93C

1951-1960

13.92C

1941-1950

13.95C

1931-1940

13.89C

1921-1930

13.76C

1911-1920

13.64C

1901-1910

13.59C

1891-1900

13.67C

1881-1890

13.68C

Source: World Meteorological Organisation, 2013

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1981-1990

14.12C

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The impact of climate change is widespread and can be seen acrossthe globe.

The effects are seen differently depending on where in the world we look.Climate change impacts water availability and agricultural productivity, as wellas causing extreme temperatures and drought and increasing the risk of forestres and rises in sea level.

In the past decade we have seen a number of dramatic weather extremes,from hurricane Katrina in the US, to Russian heat waves, Amazonian droughtsand oods in all parts of the world including the UK.

Whether you believe in mans contribution to climate change or not, one thingis certain; we all pollute the planet. An easy way to measure pollution is theamount of CO 2 in the atmosphere, measured as Parts Per Million (PPM). CO 2 inthe atmosphere has recently passed the 400 PPM barrier, which is signicantlyhigher than the widely accepted safe limit of 350ppm. Failure to address thisissue will have lasting effects on the planet in terms of our natural habitat andthe survival of wildlife.

HOW DOESTHE WARMINGIMPACT US?

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Electricity usage and transport are the two largest contributors to the pollutioncreated by individuals.

In reality, everything we do has an impact on the environment and every dayactivities such as driving cars, ying, purchasing food or clothing, watching TVor even boiling the kettle all contribute to creating our individualCarbon Footprint.

As globalization makes the world smaller, it becomes increasingly easy tosee how ecosystems everywhere are closely linked with each other.

For example - toys made in China can affect the quality of life in Europe,pesticides used in Argentina can affect the health of people in the U.S., andgreenhouse gas emissions from Australia can affect a diminishing rainforestin Brazil.

Basically pollution, no matter where it is created, has a direct impact on theenvironment in other parts of the world!

The good news is that we are all able to do something to help reduce ourimpact on the planet.

Embracing a greener lifestyle isnt just about helping to preserve rain forests,it can also mean improving your health and saving money.

HOW DO WECONTRIBUTETO THE ISSUE?

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A persons carbon footprint is measured in the amount of carbondioxide (CO 2) we release into the atmosphere each year. This allowsfor easy understanding of our impact on the environment.

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Did you know that the way you run your household could have a large impacton your carbon footprint? You can make many carbon and energy savingchanges in your day-to-day living and, by doing so, you can also save moneyon household bills.

The rst step is to calculate your carbon emissions and then look at where youare able to make changes.

HOW CANWE HELP?

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530MILLION

If every UK household turned their appliances off when not in useit would save 530 million a year and as much carbon dioxide(CO2) as would be saved by taking 660,000 cars off the UK roadsfor a year. (Energy Saving Trust)

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HOW CANWE HELP?

CalculateCarbonClix has created a free and simple carbon calculator, which allowsindividuals to measure their carbon footprint. By providing some basicinformation about your home and travel, the calculator can help you measurehow many metric tons of CO 2 you produce.

Once you know what your current carbon footprint is, save it in your accountand use CarbonClix to keep track of changes in your usage after you followour advice in the Reduce section.

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HOW CANWE HELP?

ReduceThe rst step in helping our planet is to make small changes to our lifestyleand make environmentally conscious decisions in our everyday lives.

Its much easier than you think!

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Turn off the lights when theyre not in use. You can save around 15% on yourlighting costs if you switch off unused lights such as those in your corridors orbathrooms. It is a myth that switching lights on and off costs more.

SAVE 15%

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HOW CANWE HELP?

Replace your old boilerwith a new energy efcient

condensing boiler.

Ensure your dishwasherand washing machine

have full loads; this couldsave you water, electricity,

and washing powder.

Fit solar panels this canoften be done for free, check

your local area options.

Replace your old fridge/ freezer(if it is over 15 years old), with anew one with energy efciency

rating of A.

Insulate your hot water tank,your loft and your walls.

Prevent draught and insulateyour windows. Subsidies are

often available.

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Turn down the central heatingslightly; just 1 degree could helpreduce your heating bill by about

8%. Plus, install thermostaticvalves on your radiators.

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Turn down the water heatingsetting; just 2 degrees canmake a signicant saving.

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Fill the kettle with only asmuch water as you need.

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Turn electrical appliances offwhen not in use. Items suchas lights,TVs, DVD players,

washing machines andcomputers even in standby drawsignicant amounts of e lectricity.

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Fit energy savinglight bulbs.

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HOW CANWE HELP?

Car share to work, or forthe kids school run.

Next time you replace your car -check out the emissions before

purchasing.

When staying in a hotel - turnthe lights and air-conditioning offwhen you leave your hotel room.

Use the bus or a trainrather than your car.

For short journeys eitherwalk or cycle.

Try to reduce the numberof ights you take.

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If you drive to the supermarkettry to do your weekly shoppingin a single trip to save on fuel.

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HOW CANWE HELP?

Dont buy bottled water if your tapwater is safe to drink. If you do buy

water, buy the largest containerspossible and recycle them.

For things you use a lot, buy thebiggest packages available to reducepackaging recycling. Dont buy over

packaged products.

Recycle as much as possible.

Buy foods that are in season, thisreduces the distances travelled and

ensures freshness.

Reduce your consumption of meat animals produce lots of CO 2.

Buy organic produce.

Food & Drinks

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Buy local fruit and vegetables,or try growing your own.

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WHAT TO DOWITH WHAT ISLEFT?

OffsetThe last step to a healthier planet is to offset your Carbon Footprint.

Carbon offsetting compensates for your pollution emissions by enablingyou to fund projects that prevent pollution being released in to The Earthsatmosphere.

Carbon offsets are quantied and sold in metric tons of carbon dioxideequivalent (CO 2e). One retired metric ton of carbon offsets represents oneless ton of emissions in the atmosphere.

Offsetting is seen as a stepping-stone on the way to a cleaner, moresustainable future.

CarbonClix is designed to help make being green as easy as possible -you can offset your annual carbon footprint for as little as 5 per month!

Carbon Clix carefully selects projects,which are strictly and independentlyregulated so you know exactly whereyour money is going.

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Did you know it costs as

little as 15 to offset afamily car for the year?

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