Nowadays, we have turned to paying more attention to the environment. Everyone has often heard the word 'Carbon Footprint' has become a familiar word to many of us, but do you know? Why is the word ‘footprint’ used and what does it really mean?
Why 'footprints'?
The word 'footprint' is a metaphor used to describe impact or a mark left after doing something, in the context of the environment It means the amount of greenhouse gases. Most of which is carbon dioxide (CO2) that is released into the atmosphere from various human activities, which is the origin of the word "Carbon Footprint"
'Carbon': The Villain from human.
Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring gas that plays an important role in the global carbon cycle. However, human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels for energy, transportation, and various industrial processes have increased the concentration of CO2 in atmosphere significantly causing it to contribute to global warming and climate change
‘Measuring’ effect to environment
To measure the impact of our activities on the environment. Scientists have coined the term A 'carbon footprint' is a method of measuring the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced directly or indirectly by a person, organization, event or product.
The unit of measurement of the carbon footprint is measured in units. Kilogram of carbon dioxide (KgCO2e) or equivalent to the release of 1 kilogram of carbon dioxide gas, which different types of greenhouse gases have the same unit of measurement. But it will be measured by the impact on global warming compared to carbon dioxide gas. The production of greenhouse gases comes from various factors such as :
1. Direct greenhouse gas emissions: from industrial actions such as burning fossil fuels for heating or transportation.
2. Indirect greenhouse gas emissions: from the production of electricity, heat, or steam.
3. Other indirect greenhouse gas emissions: from other activities from living things, whether it be driving a car, burning certain types of garbage, or plants for agriculture.
By calculating it using a measure of carbon footprint, everyone can easier understand their impact on the environment. and for actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Let's reduce our footprint.
Once we can calculate our carbon footprint, we can apply various strategies. can be used for greenhouse gas emissions in the following ways:
1. Reduce energy use: Use energy-efficient equipment. or find clean energy sources to use as replacement
2. Transportation: Choosing public transport. car sharing or use electric or hybrid vehicles
3. Reduce waste: Recycling reduces food waste. and reduce the use of single-use plastics to a minimum.
4. Sustainable consumption: Choosing products with low greenhouse gas emissions. and support environmentally friendly businesses
The term 'carbon footprint' is a powerful metaphor. To warn that our actions will affect the environment. Like leaving footprints put it on the grass All that was left was damage to the grass. to make us understand and is committed to reducing carbon emissions
TPBI focuses on creating a sustainable future for the next generation including the importance of ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creating sustainability to the communities. One of TPBI's flagship sustainability initiative- besides manufacturing products containing Post Consumer Recycled content- is the WON project that focuses on collecting used plastic film or stretchable plastics for recycling in a circular economy principle. In addition to reducing the use of new plastic, it also helps reduce the landfill of these plastic wastes - Think Circular, Think Sustainable
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