Since changing my job at Christmas my carbon footprint has reduced, by my estimation, to around 15% of its previous value. The carbon contribution of the two flights (or more) per week of my business development job was huge, dwarfing all other activities.
I'm not exactly a tree-hugging vegan, but I've tried to do my bit for the environment over the years. Nobody has recycled more whales than me. It was, relatively speaking, a total waste of time trying to be green while I was flying around everywhere. Hopefully, now that I have a more sensible existence I can make a smaller impact on climate change. Sorry, Earth, for my previous behaviour.
The carbon calculator on http://www.carbonfootprint.com/ is very easy to use and quick and takes into account most of the main carbon sources.
(Photo: Francois Roche from Flickr)
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