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    By Katie Morris07/12/2022Updated:11/12/2022No Comments5 Mins Read
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    Climate change is a huge problem facing today and future generations. Here are 20 easy ways to reduce climate change.

    While one person alone can’t stop climate change, everybody has to do their bit to ensure the future of this planet.

    If everyone around the planet took small and simple steps towards helping the environment, we, the people, could significantly decrease the risk of climate change.

    Warmer temperatures over time are disrupting weather patterns and the balance of nature, and it’s mainly down to us – people. We have the power to create destruction, which means we have the power to take it away.

    We understand that being sustainable and ecological isn’t always possible. However, let’s take a look at 20 small but effective ways each person can help to reduce climate change in the long run.

    20. Use less plastic – takes years to break down

    Using less plastic is one of the best ways to reduce climate change.
    Credit: Flickr / Marco Verch

    Plastic takes years to decompose. Plastic bags take around 20 years, bottles around 450 years, and other plastic items up to 1000 years.

    The extraction and manufacturing of plastics are carbon-intensive activities, so try to avoid buying plastic and go for a more sustainable alternative.

    19. Walk or cycle – avoid the car

    If you’re able to, walk or cycle to your destination. Transport, including cars, buses and motorbikes, account for around a quarter of co2 emissions around the world. Furthermore, these vehicles account for nearly three-quarters of greenhouse gases emitted from transport.

    18. Less meat, more veg – try and cut down

    Eating less meat is another way to reduce climate change.
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    Producing plant-based foods, including fruit and vegetables, generally results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions and requires less energy, land, and water.

    Furthermore, cows and other ruminant animals emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

    17. Energy-saving appliances – they make a difference

    While this is tough going into winter, most of our houses are powered by coal, oil, and gas. Try switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs and appliances; if every household just switched a couple of appliances, it would make a huge difference.

    16. Avoid tumble-drying – it’s not necessary

    Avoid tumble-drying.
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    The dryer is generally the most energy-intensive appliance, alongside the fridge and the washing machine. It isn’t as necessary as the other two, though, because you can hang dry your clothes.

    15. Cold wash your clothes – small and simple

     Another clothing-related way to reduce climate change is by washing your laundry with cold water, as it uses much less energy.

    14. Speak up – spread the word

    Speak up about the issues.
    Credit: Unsplash / Callum Shaw

    If you care about the planet, get out to rallies and let your voice be heard. Also, write to your local constituents about changes that need to be made to reduce the threat of climate change.

    13. Recycle – something everyone can do

    Recycling is one of the most simple and easy ways to do your bit. It helps promote sustainable economic growth as less energy is required to manufacture recyclable raw materials.

    12. Avoid fast fashion – there are better alternatives

    Avoiding fast fashion is one of the best ways to reduce climate change.
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    Life is expensive, so instead of going out and buying poorly made clothes that use lots of natural resources, creating greenhouse gas emissions, shop in your local charity shops or shop sustainable-certified clothing brands.

    11. Fly less – if you can avoid it

    Aircraft emit a range of greenhouse gases throughout different flight stages. These emissions are a significant contributor to climate change. If you can avoid flying, take a different, less problematic mode of transport when possible.

    10. Check your tires – less CO2

    Ensuring that your car tires are inflated properly can improve gas mileage by over 3%.
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    Ensuring that your car tires are inflated properly can improve gas mileage by over 3%. Every gallon of gasoline you put in your car contributes 20 lbs of CO2 into the atmosphere, so this is a small but effective way to reduce climate change from person to person.

    9. Avoid products with lots of packaging – reduce your waste

    Try and buy products that use only a small amount of packaging, if any. You can save over 1,200 lbs of CO2 if you reduce what you throw away by 10%.

    8. Plant a tree – a lifetime of difference

    Plant trees.
    Credit: Unsplash / Jonathan Kemper

    If you have a garden or a space where you’re allowed to do so, plant a tree. One single tree will absorb a ton of CO2 in its lifetime.

    7. Turn off and unplug your devices – even the little things

    While turning off switches or unplugging appliances that aren’t in use won’t cut your energy bill in half or save the planet tomorrow, every little counts!

    6. Avoid single-use plastic – bring your own

    One of the best ways to reduce climate change is to avoid using single-use plastics.
    Credit: Unsplash / Brian Yurasits

    Some countries have banned single-use plastic bags. Avoid buying them at all costs.

    5. Biodegradable poop bags – for dog owners

    One for dog owners is biodegradable poop bags. While they still take a long time to break down, they leach fewer toxins into the environment.

    4. Buy what you need – avoid food waste

    Buy what you need.
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    Throwing away food means wasting the resources used to grow and make it. So, try to only buy what you need for the week when shopping, or donate it before it goes bad.

    3. Electric transport – reduce air pollution

    If you need a vehicle for day-to-day life, consider going electric as, although they run on electricity produced by fossil fuels, they help reduce air pollution.

    2. Carpool – cost-effective and helpful

    Carpooling is one of the best ways to reduce climate change.
    Credit: Flickr / noise64

    In the same breath, if you can’t walk or cycle to where you need to go, carpool with others headed in the same direction to reduce pollution.

    1. Spread the word – encourage those around you

    Stay informed and encourage your friends and families to take the same small steps you are to reduce climate change.

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    Katie Morris

      Katie Morris is the Editor of Tell Me The Good News. She has a degree in English and French which has given her the opportunity to teach English across the world. Having worked in Thailand for over two years, Katie has a keen interest in the unbelievable travel opportunities Asia has to offer. Katie currently lives in her hometown of Belfast and loves discovering all the new and exciting things to see and do all over Ireland. She has written and edited articles for a diverse range of sites, from travel around Ireland and the rest of the world to satire and news sites.

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