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Make sustainable transportation choices by using public
Make sustainable transportation choices by using public
transport, walking or cycling and by using hybrid vehicles,
transport, walking or cycling and by using hybrid vehicles,
which have lower emissions.
which have lower emissions.

Adopt a sustainable diet to reduce the carbon footprint in our food
Adopt a sustainable diet to reduce the carbon footprint in our food
by choosing seasonal and locally produced ones.
by choosing seasonal and locally produced ones.

Minimize waste by composting and by following the 3 R’s.
Minimize waste by composting and by following the 3 R’s.

Support carbon-offsetting projects that capture or reduce
Support carbon-offsetting projects that capture or reduce
carbon emissions, such as reforestation or renewable energy
carbon emissions, such as reforestation or renewable energy
initiatives.
initiatives.

Stay educated and lead by example to encourage and engage in
Stay educated and lead by example to encourage and engage in
local environmental initiatives and sustainability actions.
local environmental initiatives and sustainability actions.

EVERY MINUTE COUNTS….
EVERY MINUTE COUNTS….

By becoming carbon literate, we can actively participate in the
By becoming carbon literate, we can actively participate in the
global effort to combat climate change. Understanding our carbon
global effort to combat climate change. Understanding our carbon
footprint and taking steps to reduce it allow us to make meaningful
footprint and taking steps to reduce it allow us to make meaningful
contributions to ensure a healthier and more sustainable world for
contributions to ensure a healthier and more sustainable world for
the present and future generations. Every small action, when
the present and future generations. Every small action, when
multiplied across millions of people, can lead to significant positive
multiplied across millions of people, can lead to significant positive
change. Carbon literacy empowers us to advocate for sustainable
change. Carbon literacy empowers us to advocate for sustainable
practices, and inspire others too, to join this vital campaign to save
practices, and inspire others too, to join this vital campaign to save
our planet.
our planet.