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Carbon Footprint: Analysis, Measurement, and Control

Hetvin Vasoya

PRN: 8023046722

Seat No.: 234630

Department of psychology, Maharaja Sayajirao University

VEC: Reducing Carbon Footprints

Date: 25/04/2024

Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions linked to the

activities of an individual or organization. This includes direct emissions from activities like

using fossil fuels for manufacturing, heating, and transportation, as well as the emissions

produced to generate the electricity used for goods and services. The concept of carbon footprint

also takes into account emissions of other greenhouse gasses like methane, nitrous oxide, and

chlorofluorocarbons.
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Initial Analysis of Carbon Footprint

SR. No. Energy utilization at different places Carbon Footprints

1 House usage 0.34

2 Car usage 0.00

3 Two wheeler usage 0.02

4 Public Transportation usage 0.05

5 Secondary Activities 0.74

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Measures taken to Reduce Carbon Footprint

● Using a bicycle, walking, or even an electric bike or scooter. For long distances, a great
option I used is taking public transportation like buses, trams, or trains instead of using
your own car.
● Increasing usage of fruits and vegetables in my diet and also avoiding the waste of food.
● Donating or recycling recyclable products like plastic, metal, and glass like clothes, food
containers, chargers, cups, plates, utensils, bottles, etc.
● Reduction and reuse of non-biodegradable products like plastic bags, bottles, and
polythene.
● Supporting the usage of efficient and renewable sources of energy, like using solar panels
on the rooftops of houses to generate electricity.
● Switching off any household devices and machines whenever not needed, like phone
chargers, lights, fans, AC, laptops, etc.
● Utilizing a green dustbin for wet waste and a blue dustbin for dry waste for recycling,
reduction, and reuse of materials like metal, plastic, and glass.
● Eating organic food products that are free from harmful chemicals reduces biological
magnification and makes the environment clean.
● Turning off AC whenever not needed and utilizing fresh natural air by opening windows
and doors.
● More using stairs for going up and down in apartments.
● Using Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) which uses 75% less energy than
incandescent and last up to 10 times longer.
● Printing and copying on two sides of paper to save trees.
● Networking with activists or groups that share similar interests in reducing one's carbon
footprint.
● Spreading awareness about Carbon Footprint and its reduction in usage.

Analysis after 1 Week on Taking Measurements

SR. No. Energy utilization at different places Carbon Footprints

1 House usage 0.17

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2 Car usage 0.01

3 Two wheeler usage 0.02

4 Public Transportation usage 0.03

5 Secondary Activities 0.44

Conclusion
By each person taking responsibility for reducing their own carbon footprint, the cumulative
impact can be substantial. Understanding the carbon footprint associated with various activities
is crucial for implementing strategies and campaigns aimed at minimizing it. The journey
towards sustainability begins with the daily actions of each individual.