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Manufacturing, agriculture, transport, and construction are some of the main industries that contribute to global warming and climate change.
Here in this list we look at 10 different solutions to combat climate change and its effects.
10. Food Choice
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Cow farming in particular affects the climate the most due to the methane gases, opting for dairy free options or plant based foods can reduce the effects that the food industry has.
9. Place of production
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Buying and consuming products in places like local shops and farmers markets reduces the need for shipped goods which then reduces our carbon footprint.
8. Reduce Waste
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Choosing items which can last a lifetime reduces the amount of waste.
The food industry also creates a lot of waste, due to the over-purchasing of food, buying food in bulk packs can mean some of it goes off before it can be used, opting for smaller packs of products results in less waste.
7. Digitalise
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With innovations such as digital pens for tablets means paper usage can be further reduced within the majority of industries.
6. Transport Choice
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When in close distance of a location, opting to walk or cycling instead of drive reduces carbon dioxide emissions and can save money.
5. Recycling
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Using recycling schemes makes sure items that can be repurposed don't end up in landfill and reduce the need for raw materials.
4. Electric Vehicles
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Choosing an electric car instead reduces the climate effect of cars. In industries where vehicles are frequently used such as transport and deliveries reduces our overall carbon footprint.
3. Save Energy
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Simple changes such as LED light bulbs can make a large difference to your energy consumption.
Other energy saving measures include washing clothes with cold water, air drying clothes and choosing more energy efficient appliances.
2. Reusing
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Businesses reusing waste materials takes pressure off raw materials and our environment.
People repurposing unneeded materials in the household is not only sustainable but can also save money.
Opting to repair instead of purchase reduces the need for more products.
1. Consumer Choice
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Buying from companies that mass produce un sustainable products has many effects on the environment and social sustainability and leads to more waste.
Choosing to buy pre owned products such as electricals, homeware and clothing reduce the need for production of new items and raw materials.
Purchasing items from companies that use recycled, or sustainably sourced decreases the effect on our climate and environment.
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