Living a Low-Carbon Lifestyle

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Plant-based diets are associated with lower carbon emissions and lower rates of Type II Diabetes, CVD, and some cancers [39]

- Make small, progressive changes by decreasing intake of meat and dairy and processed foods, and increasing intake of grains vegetables, legumes, and nuts [39]

- Diverse diets promote biodiversity, and biodiversity supports plant life [39]

Reduce food waste [5]

When cooking, use clean-burning methods that limit carbon emissions [5] 

Active transportation improves heart health and lowers greenhouse gas emissions [25]

- Use public transportation, walk, bike [40]

Limit how often you commute [41]

- Decrease unnecessary travel

- Encourage virtual meetings when possible

- Support efficient, low carbon commuting [41]

Turn off lights manually [9]

Turn off devices and computers fully when not in use [9]

Decrease monitor brightness [9]

Use reusable utensils at work [18]