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Lowering your carbon footprint benefits more than just the environment—it can make your home more comfortable, save you money, and make your family healthier. Did you know that 98% of emissions in Mountain View come from the community (as opposed to municipal operations)? YOU have the power to make a big impact by making your life more sustainable!
There are many things you can do to lower your carbon footprint, from small changes in habits that can have big impacts over time, to bigger actions with large financial savings. We hope we can help make the process a little easier by showing some of the most effective things you can do and providing resources to help you follow through.
Below are some actions you can take to stay informed, learn new information, and lower your carbon footprint.
For more information and ideas on what you can do, check out the "Resources" section on the sidebar of this page. Have an idea we didn't cover? Leave a comment below!
I am wondering why "Reduce/Eliminate your meat, dairy & egg consumption" is not listed on the "What can you do?" page. Reducing animal product consumption is one of the MOST powerful and immediate actions you can take to reduce your negative impact on the environment. This should be at the top of this list!