Low-carbon life, what can we ordinary people do?

A common misunderstanding is that the term "carbon reduction" only appears in academic reports and climate news. Many people believe that the carbon emissions caused by going out or buying something seem "insignificant" in the face of the 40.6 billion tons of global carbon dioxide emissions. But in fact, carbon reduction does not only happen in distant factories. Every small consumption choice we make in life will affect the amount of carbon emissions. 1. Clothing selection Most people may not know how to reduce carbon emissions. In fact, for ordinary people, when buying clothes, the choice of different fabrics also has a great impact on carbon reduction. When we buy clothes, we try to choose materials such as cotton, linen, and bamboo fiber, reduce the frequency of purchases, and choose durable basic styles. These are all purchases that are beneficial to carbon reduction. 2. Green travel encourages the practice of "3510" travel. If the distance you go out does not exceed 3 kilometers, it is recommended that you choose to walk out, and you can also exercise. If the distance you go out does not exceed 5 kilometers, it is recommended that you choose to ride a bicycle. If the distance you go out does not exceed 10 kilometers or you are doing indoor activities, it is recommended that you choose public transportation. 3. Bring your own tableware to "reduce carbon emissions" in your diet. Some seemingly insignificant changes can bring greater benefits than you think. For example, using disposable tableware may seem like just a pair of chopsticks and a straw, but these disposable tableware will generate carbon emissions in every link of production, transportation, use, disposal, and recycling, accounting for about 3.8% of the world's total emissions. Therefore, when ordering takeout, tick the "no tableware" box and bring your own set of easy-to-clean tableware, which is a "carbon reduction" consumption that everyone can do. 4. Save electricity Establish the concept of saving electricity, use energy-saving lighting sources, turn off lights when you go out, cut off the power supply of office equipment, and refuse daylight, long-lasting lights, and unmanned lights.