What can you do?

Here are a few suggestions for basic steps that you can take to reduce your emissions of carbon dioxide. Almost all of the suggestions will save you money as well!

Car

• Avoid driving when it comes to short journeys and trips that you make frequently, such as travelling to and from work – use public transport where possible, or why not walk or cycle?
• Travel together with your neighbours or colleagues, so that you can travel together and reduce the total number of cars being used
• In many countries you can choose a car powered with renewable fuels, such as ethanol, biogas or biodiesel
• Use an engine preheater at temperatures of below +10°C – a cold engine consumes much more fuel

• Fly with airlines that fill up their planes and that use modern aircraft – new engines are much more fuel efficient
• Fly directly avoiding intermediate stops, as these significantly increase overall fuel consumption
• Do not fly as much!

• Select electricity from renewable sources, e.g. wind power plants
• Review your heating system and improve the insulation in your house
• Switch off appliances when they are not in use; for example, do not leave your TV on standby
• When you replace appliances and bulbs, replace them with low-energy models
• Select food that is produced locally – in particular avoid food that has been transported by air