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	<onlyinclude>A '''CO<sub>2</sub> footprint''' or '''carbon footprint''' is the total amount of [[carbon dioxide]] [[emission]]s produced ~~created~~ as a result of an ~~individuals~~ actions over a set period of ~~time - generally~~ over the ~~time~~ period of a year. Whenever an individual drives a car, heats their home, or buys food and other goods a certain amount of carbon dioxide is produced as a result of the manufacturing, [[fuel]] extraction, or transportation.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE1">Time for Change. (May 19, 2015). ''Carbon Footprint'' [Online]. Available: http://timeforchange.org/what-is-a-carbon-footprint-definition</ref> The carbon footprint includes both direct and indirect sources of ~~emissions - direct~~ being emissions attributed directly to an individual and indirect being carbon dioxide created by a country or production process, attributed to a person living in that country.<ref name="RE2">J.Minx, T.Wiedmann. (May 19, 2015). ''A Definition of "Carbon Footprint"'' [Online]. Available: http://www.censa.org.uk/docs/ISA-UK_Report_07-01_carbon_footprint.pdf</ref> Generally the amount of carbon dioxide is represented in [[mass]] units of some kind, such as [[kilogram\|kg]].<ref name="RE2"/>		<onlyinclude>A '''CO<sub>2</sub> footprint''' or '''carbon footprint''' is the total amount of [[carbon dioxide]] [[emission]]s produced, as a result of an individual's actions over a set period of time—generally over the period of a year. Whenever an individual drives a car, heats their home, or buys food and other goods a certain amount of carbon dioxide is produced as a result of the manufacturing, [[fuel]] extraction, or transportation.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE1">Time for Change. (May 19, 2015). ''Carbon Footprint'' [Online]. Available: http://timeforchange.org/what-is-a-carbon-footprint-definition</ref> The carbon footprint includes both direct and indirect sources of emissions—direct being emissions attributed directly to an individual and indirect being carbon dioxide created by a country or production process, attributed to a person living in that country.<ref name="RE2">J.Minx, T.Wiedmann. (May 19, 2015). ''A Definition of "Carbon Footprint"'' [Online]. Available: http://www.censa.org.uk/docs/ISA-UK_Report_07-01_carbon_footprint.pdf</ref> Generally the amount of carbon dioxide is represented in [[mass]] units of some kind, such as [[kilogram\|kg]].<ref name="RE2"/>

	In addition to the carbon footprint of an individual, a product has an associated carbon footprint. Larger groups also have a carbon footprint, such as schools, industries, and companies. In 2001, a study was conducted to determine the average carbon footprint of a UK household, accounting for direct and indirect emissions. The study suggested that the average UK household had a carbon footprint of 20.7 tonnes of CO<sub>2</sub> in 2001.<ref name="RE2"/> Numbers in Canada are slightly ~~different, directly~~ every Canadian produces at least ''five tonnes'' of carbon dioxide yearly.<ref>Seeds Foundation. (May 19, 2015). ''One-Tonne Challenge'' [Online]. Available: http://www.seedsfoundation.ca/otc/</ref> If Canada's total production of carbon dioxide is averaged over the entire population of Canada, the indirect carbon dioxide production per person is approximately 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide!<ref>Environment Canada. (May 19, 2015). ''National Inventory Report 1990-2013: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada'' [Online]. Available: https://www.ec.gc.ca/ges-ghg/default.asp?lang=En&n=5B59470C-1&offset=2&toc=show</ref>		In addition to the carbon footprint of an individual, a product has an associated carbon footprint. Larger groups also have a carbon footprint, such as schools, industries, and companies. In 2001, a study was conducted to determine the average carbon footprint of a UK household, accounting for direct and indirect emissions. The study suggested that the average UK household had a carbon footprint of 20.7 tonnes of CO<sub>2</sub> in 2001.<ref name="RE2"/> Numbers in Canada are slightly different—directly every Canadian produces at least ''five tonnes'' of carbon dioxide yearly.<ref>Seeds Foundation. (May 19, 2015). ''One-Tonne Challenge'' [Online]. Available: http://www.seedsfoundation.ca/otc/</ref> If Canada's total production of carbon dioxide is averaged over the entire population of Canada, the indirect carbon dioxide production per person is approximately 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide!<ref>Environment Canada. (May 19, 2015). ''National Inventory Report 1990-2013: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada'' [Online]. Available: https://www.ec.gc.ca/ges-ghg/default.asp?lang=En&n=5B59470C-1&offset=2&toc=show</ref>

	For a good summary of what exactly a carbon footprint is, see the video below:		For a good summary of what exactly a carbon footprint is, see the video below:
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	Home energy consumption is a major contributor, as energy inefficient homes waste significant amounts of energy through poor insulation, energy inefficient appliances, drafts due to improper sealing, and excessive water use. A main contributor within the home is poor [[insulation]], as [[heat]] leaves the house quickly.<ref name="RE3"/>		Home energy consumption is a major contributor, as energy inefficient homes waste significant amounts of energy through poor insulation, energy inefficient appliances, drafts due to improper sealing, and excessive water use. A main contributor within the home is poor [[insulation]], as [[heat]] leaves the house quickly.<ref name="RE3"/>

	Consumption, including clothing, footwear, and household and personal goods all account for a significant amount of an individuals carbon footprint because these items all have associated emissions from gathering materials, production, and transport. ~~As well~~, many know that transportation significantly contributes to a carbon footprint simply because driving cars is [[pollution\|polluting]]. Group transportation like trains or buses pollute less per person, but still have emissions that are associated with them.<ref name="RE3"/>		Consumption, including clothing, footwear, and household and personal goods all account for a significant amount of an individuals carbon footprint because these items all have associated emissions from gathering materials, production, and transport. In addition, many know that transportation significantly contributes to a carbon footprint simply because driving cars is [[pollution\|polluting]]. Group transportation like trains or buses pollute less per person, but still have emissions that are associated with them.<ref name="RE3"/>

	==Reducing a Carbon Footprint==		==Reducing a Carbon Footprint==
	There are many ways that a carbon footprint can be reduced that require fairly simple changes that can be implemented over time.<ref>J.Cook, H.Washington. (May 19, 2015). ''Climate Change Denial: Heads in the Sand'', 1st ed. Washington, DC, U.S.A: Earthscan, 2011</ref><ref>COTAP. (May 19, 2015). ''25+ Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint'' [Online]. Available: http://cotap.org/reduce-carbon-footprint/</ref>		There are many ways that a carbon footprint can be reduced that require fairly simple changes that can be implemented over time.<ref>J.Cook, H.Washington. (May 19, 2015). ''Climate Change Denial: Heads in the Sand'', 1st ed. Washington, DC, U.S.A: Earthscan, 2011</ref><ref>COTAP. (May 19, 2015). ''25+ Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint'' [Online]. Available: http://cotap.org/reduce-carbon-footprint/</ref>

	* '''Using sustainable transport''' whenever possible. Walking or riding a bike can completely avoid carbon emissions from driving (although the production of shoes and a bicycle contributes to carbon emissions). Using public transportation can drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions. ~~As well~~, low carbon vehicles are an option available that allow driving but reduce carbon emissions overall. Electric cars emit no carbon dioxide if the [[electricity]] they're charged with has no associated carbon emissions.		* '''Using sustainable transport''' whenever possible. Walking or riding a bike can completely avoid carbon emissions from driving (although the production of shoes and a bicycle contributes to carbon emissions). Using public transportation can drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Moreover, low carbon vehicles are an option available that allow driving but reduce carbon emissions overall. Electric cars emit no carbon dioxide if the [[electricity]] they're charged with has no associated carbon emissions.
	* '''Drive more efficiently''' by not speeding and accelerating unnecessarily, as these driving styles can reduce mileage by 33%. ~~As well~~, avoiding traffic whenever possible is important as idling contributes to CO<sub>2</sub> emissions.		* '''Drive more efficiently''' by not speeding and accelerating unnecessarily, as these driving styles can reduce mileage by 33%. Also, avoiding traffic whenever possible is important as idling contributes to CO<sub>2</sub> emissions.
	* '''Improving home energy efficiency''' by insulating and sealing it properly. Utilize [[weather stripping]] and caulking to ensure [[window]]s, [[door]]s, and [[skylight]]s do not have air leaks. ~~As well~~, using energy efficient ~~appliances - especially~~ [[furnace]]s, [[air conditioner]]s, and [[refrigerator]]s - can reduce emissions that contribute to a carbon footprint. Upgrading incandescent [[light bulb]]s to fluorescents or LEDs is also a way to reduce emissions, along with setting [[thermostat]]s to an appropriate level (using a programmable model also helps).		* '''Improving home energy efficiency''' by insulating and sealing it properly. Utilize [[weather stripping]] and caulking to ensure [[window]]s, [[door]]s, and [[skylight]]s do not have air leaks. In addition, using energy efficient appliances—especially [[furnace]]s, [[air conditioner]]s, and [[refrigerator]]s, can reduce emissions that contribute to a carbon footprint. Upgrading incandescent [[light bulb]]s to fluorescents or LEDs is also a way to reduce emissions, along with setting [[thermostat]]s to an appropriate level (using a programmable model also helps).
	* '''Recycling and composting''' helps to reduce carbon emissions associated with the "provision of goods", or the extraction of resources, transport, manufacturing, and disposal of goods.		* '''Recycling and composting''' helps to reduce carbon emissions associated with the "provision of goods", or the extraction of resources, transport, manufacturing, and disposal of goods.
	* '''Think about "food miles"''' by eating locally grown foods. A significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions are produced as a result of producing and transporting food, so the emissions can be reduced by eating food grown close to home.		* '''Think about "food miles"''' by eating locally grown foods. A significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions are produced as a result of producing and transporting food, so the emissions can be reduced by eating food grown close to home.
	* '''Reduce beef and dairy intake''', especially if it is not locally produced. The production of beef and dairy on large farms produces a large amount of greenhouse gases.		* '''Reduce beef and dairy intake''', especially if it is not locally produced. The production of beef and dairy on large farms produces a large amount of greenhouse gases.
	* '''Reduce water usage''' in the home. This lowers the amount of energy required to pump, treat, and heat water. Conservation along with using water saving shower heads, toilets, dishwashers, and washing machines can help here.		* '''Reduce water usage''' in the home. This lowers the amount of energy required to pump, treat, and heat water. Conservation along with using water saving shower heads, toilets, dishwashers, and washing machines can help here.

			==For Further Reading==

			*[[Carbon dioxide]]
			*[[Hydrocarbon combustion]]
			*[[Greenhouse gas]]
			*[[Greenhouse gas emission]]s
			*Or explore a [[Special:Random\|random page]]
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<onlyinclude>A '''CO<sub>2</sub> footprint''' or '''carbon footprint''' is the total amount of [[carbon dioxide]] [[emission]]s produced created as a result of an individuals actions over a set period of time - generally over the time period of a year. Whenever an individual drives a car, heats their home, or buys food and other goods a certain amount of carbon dioxide is produced as a result of the manufacturing, [[fuel]] extraction, or transportation.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE1">Time for Change. (May 19, 2015). ''Carbon Footprint'' [Online]. Available: http://timeforchange.org/what-is-a-carbon-footprint-definition</ref> The carbon footprint includes both direct and indirect sources of emissions - direct being emissions attributed directly to an individual and indirect being carbon dioxide created by a country or production process, attributed to a person living in that country.<ref name="RE2">J.Minx, T.Wiedmann. (May 19, 2015). ''A Definition of "Carbon Footprint"'' [Online]. Available: http://www.censa.org.uk/docs/ISA-UK_Report_07-01_carbon_footprint.pdf</ref> Generally the amount of carbon dioxide is represented in [[mass]] units of some kind, such as [[kilogram|kg]].<ref name="RE2"/>

In addition to the carbon footprint of an individual, a product has an associated carbon footprint. Larger groups also have a carbon footprint, such as schools, industries, and companies. In 2001, a study was conducted to determine the average carbon footprint of a UK household, accounting for direct and indirect emissions. The study suggested that the average UK household had a carbon footprint of 20.7 tonnes of CO<sub>2</sub> in 2001.<ref name="RE2"/> Numbers in Canada are slightly different, directly every Canadian produces at least ''five tonnes'' of carbon dioxide yearly.<ref>Seeds Foundation. (May 19, 2015). ''One-Tonne Challenge'' [Online]. Available: http://www.seedsfoundation.ca/otc/</ref> If Canada's total production of carbon dioxide is averaged over the entire population of Canada, the indirect carbon dioxide production per person is approximately 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide!<ref>Environment Canada. (May 19, 2015). ''National Inventory Report 1990-2013: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada'' [Online]. Available: https://www.ec.gc.ca/ges-ghg/default.asp?lang=En&n=5B59470C-1&offset=2&toc=show</ref>

For a good summary of what exactly a carbon footprint is, see the video below:
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To calculate your personal carbon footprint, a thorough calculation can be done with [http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx this calculator].

==Contributions to Carbon Footprint==
The major contributors to carbon footprints are: food, consumption, transportation, and household energy. Food is a major contributor to carbon footprints, and meat in particular is an issue. Livestock is responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions, and beef is one of the biggest contributors. One kilogram of beef has the same amount of emissions as driving your car about 160 miles.<ref name="RE3">Make Wealth History. (May 19, 2015). ''Carbon Footprints'' [Online]. Available: http://makewealthhistory.org/2008/04/08/carbon-footprints-what-makes-the-biggest-difference/</ref> Completely eliminating meat is not necessary, but reducing meat intake helps lower your carbon footprint. Transportation of foods, pesticide use, and purchasing food out of season also contribute to carbon footprints. Processed foods have higher emissions than fresh food as it includes transportation, production in factories, and additional packaging.

Home energy consumption is a major contributor, as energy inefficient homes waste significant amounts of energy through poor insulation, energy inefficient appliances, drafts due to improper sealing, and excessive water use. A main contributor within the home is poor [[insulation]], as [[heat]] leaves the house quickly.<ref name="RE3"/>

Consumption, including clothing, footwear, and household and personal goods all account for a significant amount of an individuals carbon footprint because these items all have associated emissions from gathering materials, production, and transport. As well, many know that transportation significantly contributes to a carbon footprint simply because driving cars is [[pollution|polluting]]. Group transportation like trains or buses pollute less per person, but still have emissions that are associated with them.<ref name="RE3"/>

==Reducing a Carbon Footprint==
There are many ways that a carbon footprint can be reduced that require fairly simple changes that can be implemented over time.<ref>J.Cook, H.Washington. (May 19, 2015). ''Climate Change Denial: Heads in the Sand'', 1st ed. Washington, DC, U.S.A: Earthscan, 2011</ref><ref>COTAP. (May 19, 2015). ''25+ Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint'' [Online]. Available: http://cotap.org/reduce-carbon-footprint/</ref>

* '''Using sustainable transport''' whenever possible. Walking or riding a bike can completely avoid carbon emissions from driving (although the production of shoes and a bicycle contributes to carbon emissions). Using public transportation can drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions. As well, low carbon vehicles are an option available that allow driving but reduce carbon emissions overall. Electric cars emit no carbon dioxide if the [[electricity]] they're charged with has no associated carbon emissions.
* '''Drive more efficiently''' by not speeding and accelerating unnecessarily, as these driving styles can reduce mileage by 33%. As well, avoiding traffic whenever possible is important as idling contributes to CO<sub>2</sub> emissions.
* '''Improving home energy efficiency''' by insulating and sealing it properly. Utilize [[weather stripping]] and caulking to ensure [[window]]s, [[door]]s, and [[skylight]]s do not have air leaks. As well, using energy efficient appliances - especially [[furnace]]s, [[air conditioner]]s, and [[refrigerator]]s - can reduce emissions that contribute to a carbon footprint. Upgrading incandescent [[light bulb]]s to fluorescents or LEDs is also a way to reduce emissions, along with setting [[thermostat]]s to an appropriate level (using a programmable model also helps).
* '''Recycling and composting''' helps to reduce carbon emissions associated with the "provision of goods", or the extraction of resources, transport, manufacturing, and disposal of goods.
* '''Think about "food miles"''' by eating locally grown foods. A significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions are produced as a result of producing and transporting food, so the emissions can be reduced by eating food grown close to home.
* '''Reduce beef and dairy intake''', especially if it is not locally produced. The production of beef and dairy on large farms produces a large amount of greenhouse gases.
* '''Reduce water usage''' in the home. This lowers the amount of energy required to pump, treat, and heat water. Conservation along with using water saving shower heads, toilets, dishwashers, and washing machines can help here.

==References==
{{reflist}}
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