Top Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Save Money

Did you know you can save money and the planet by making simple lifestyle changes? By reducing your carbon footprint, you're not only helping the environment, but also your wallet! Here are some of the most high-impact things you can do to save cash and carbon. 

Thrift Shopping

Shopping at thrift stores or buying pre-owned items is one of the most effective ways for you to save cash and carbon. For example, buying a used handbag instead of a new one can save you up to 95% on retail prices and reduce your carbon emissions by at least 267 pounds.

Eating Plant-Based

Eating a plant-based diet is not only better for your health, but also for the environment. On average, plant-based diets cost $23 less per week compared to meat-based diets and can reduce your carbon footprint from food by 73% annually.

Taking Public Transit

On average, using public transit costs 90% less per month compared to owning a car and can reduce your carbon footprint by 30%! It is also proven to make your commute more enjoyable and helps you avoid getting stuck in traffic. 

Switching to Solar Energy

Switching to solar energy is a great way to reduce your energy bill and carbon footprint. You can save up to 10% on your energy bill and cut your carbon footprint by 5 metric tons! You don't even have to install solar panels on your roof - check out Arcadia or see if your utility provider has the option to swap to renewables. 

Buying Refurbished Devices

By buying refurbished or renewed devices, you can reduce e-waste and emissions. For example, buying a renewed smartphone from a marketplace like Back Market can save you up to 50% on retail prices and prevent 176 lbs of carbon emissions.

Biking instead of Driving

Choosing to ride a bike over driving a car just once a day can reduce your transportation-related emissions by an average of 67%! And since you won't have to buy gas or pay for regular car maintenance, you could save thousands every year.

Driving an Electric Vehicle 

Driving an electric vehicle (EV) is not only cost-effective but also environmentally friendly. It costs half as much to drive an EV compared to a gas-powered vehicle and can save you up to 5 tons of carbon every year!

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