Task 7 My Footprint

In the last few years the rate of pollution has increased dramatically because of the life style. Everyone wants to live a very comfortable life and I were one of those people. I abuse my planet every day by doing my daily uses. In this essay I will write about the main problems which I face in my life which increase my footprint and solution to reduce it.

There are several important problems which lead to a huge carbon footprint. First of all, I don’t recycle stuff like papers, empty plastic bottles and cans. Yet another problem is that I use lots of water and electricity, and electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels such as coal, propane, natural gas, or heating oil(Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology). Next problem is transport. I use cars which have huge cylinders like V8,V6 which means cars burn petrol which eventually lead to a big carbon footprint(Reduce your carbon footprint). The last problem which I face is the amount of light bulbs for example in my room I have 10 bulbs while I just need 2 to make my room bright. Also the type of bulb I use is the one which uses a high amount of electricity(Re-think your lifestyle).

For every problem there is a solution and it’s never too late to make things right, and we all make mistakes, but that doesn’t mean we have to keep doing it. Time for me to change my habit and live a life which won’t hurt my planet and I don’t care if others will do the same just freeing myself from guilt. The first solution, if to start doing recycling stuff like cans, plastic bottle and papers(Re-think your lifestyle, Reduce your carbon footprint). Even I will stop buying the latest products like phone, TV, Electronic games and iPod. Yet another solution is that I will use less electricity and try to switch the light off the day time and reduce the amount of bulbs and choose the one which needs less energy. Next, I will use cars which have small cylinder like V4 and try to use public transport, letting my friends help each other. This way I will help my planet and myself reduce footprint and save my money which I spent on filling my patrol tank(Reduce your carbon footprint).

It’s not too late for me to change and I am sure if I follow these solutions I can make my life better, healthier and happier. I can change my future because it’s all depends on my will.

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