Reducing our Carbon Footprint

Bandos Island Resort

What is Carbon Footprint?

Carbon footprint (FP): is “the total set of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event or product” (UK Carbon Trust 2008).

Everyone in this room has a FP

Greenhouse Gases

How do I contribute to Carbon emission?

Through everyday activities, consumption of resources.

Use of electricity

Use/consumption of water

Through the food we eat

Clothes/cosmetics etc.

How can I reduce my Carbon Footprint?

By reminding my self and teaching my kids and family to economize – reduce, reuse and recycle.

Turning off all electrical and electronic equipment when not in use.

Turning off all power points when not in use: phone charger, laptops.

Not leaving laptops and TVs on standby.

How can I reduce my Carbon Footprint?

Turning off lights and air conditioning when not required.

By using less sprays and aerosols – air freshener, insect spray, deodorant spray

By using less water, stopping water wastage

How can I reduce my Carbon Footprint?

By not wasting food, selecting food that are locally grown, not processed (fresh).

By planting trees, looking after trees.

Using less paper – printing, hand drying etc

By using less plastic that will be thrown away

Remind yourself daily!