In no particular order, here is a list of common things that people think make a big difference, but usually have a small impact on their carbon footprint. Sure, continue doing them if you want to (I do some), but don’t stress and definitely don’t do them instead of the big things that really do matter. Recycling your plastic bottles (see Chapter 7) Replacing old light bulbs with energy-efficient ones You don’t have to stop watching TV, streaming movies or using the internet How you read: whether it’s Kindle, paper or audiobook, it doesn’t matter Washing your dishes in the dishwasher, it
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