An environmentally responsible practice is a behaviour or action that:
- Makes less or minimal damage to the environment
- Uses renewable resources
- Considers where supplies come from, how they are made and where they are sourced from to reduce carbon footprint
Carbon Footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide and methane generated by our actions.
A significant amount of carbon dioxide emissions are produced by households come from using electricity and gas to heat water, keep lights on and operate appliances.