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While the debate over how we can best stop climate change rages on, many of us are left wondering exactly what we can do to make the biggest difference. While we can’t control our government or industry leaders, we can all make an impact on this issue by making choices that reduce our carbon footprint. This guide on the quickest and cheapest way to stop climate change will help you learn how to make your home as energy efficient as possible and how to buy energy-efficient appliances, both of which go a long way toward making your carbon footprint smaller.
Use less paper
Paper production is responsible for a massive chunk of greenhouse gas emissions. Avoiding it isn’t just good for the environment, it also helps reduce our impact on habitat destruction. Stop using paper wherever possible: Set your printer to double-sided printing, buy products that are already packaged in recyclable material (or which don’t come with packaging at all), and look for recycling bins in public places when you need a scrap of paper for note-taking.
Reduce meat consumption
Meat takes more water, land, food and energy to produce than other forms of protein. Reducing meat consumption has a significant impact on your carbon footprint. In fact, a vegetarian diet can…
