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Being Green while Shopping

Think twice before you buy. All things we purchase require energy to produce and transport, thus contributing to global warming. Consider the impacts of your purchases and buy used items or, if practical, borrow them.

Buy smart. For things you must buy, avoid products with excessive packaging. Buy things in bulk, if possible. Use your own canvas bas for shopping. Energy goes into creating and disposing of packaging and shopping bags. By avoiding packaging and disposable bags, you can significantly reduce the amount of CO2 emissions you contribute per year.

Buy local. Minimize CO2 associated with long-distance transportation by supporting goods that are grown or produced locally.

Build a climate–friendly workplace. Encourage your employer to reduce its global warming impact by evaluating and committing to reducing CO2 emissions associated with its operations. Leading companies are becoming climate-neutral, reducing CO2 to the extent possible and balancing emissions they cannot reduce with carbon offset purchases.

Fact: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas emitted as a result of fossil fuel use. It is the main contributor to global warming. You can help significantly reduce the amount of CO2 we release into the atmosphere by making small changes in your daily life and by inspiring others to do the same.