1. Carbon Footprint Reduction
By Olivia Pattee

2. What is a carbon footprint?
How our activities effect the environment
A measure of greenhouse gases we produce
Typically measured in tons of CO2
Contributes to global warming and climate change
Primary footprint: direct emissions
Secondary footprint: indirect emissions

3. The average carbon footprint of one person in the US is approximately 27 tons of CO2
The average of one person in the world is approximately 5.5 tons of CO2

4. Energy-Efficient Light bulbs
Easy way to help fight global warming and become energy-efficient
Energy-efficient light bulbs are compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
Can be purchased in many hardware stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.)
Can be used the way incandescent light bulbs are used

5. CFLs’ Impact 4x more efficient
Uses approximately 65% less energy than incandescent
Last 10x as long
Less expensive in the long run
1 CFL= ½ ton CO2 not in the atmosphere
Provides a “warm, inviting light” instead of the harsh light like older fluorescents
YouTube - Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

6. Works cited
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