Recycle

A Laypersons Guide To Reducing Carbon Emissions

Recycling can take many forms and they all help the community

Use recycle bins given to you by the local council.
Set up a compost bin if you have the room.
Don't throw out your unwanted items,many will still be useful to someone.Often you can donate things to various community groups or list them on Freecycle which is an email group.
Freecycle is also good for obtaining items that you may need.You get them for free and help reduce CO₂ emissions at the same time.
Try to avoid disposable stuff.Buy things that you can reuse,for example rechargeable batteries and non plastic shopping bags.
Try to get things repaired rather than throwing them out and buying a replacement.
Buy second hand things rather than new ones.
Avoid goods that are excessively packaged.
Stop your junk mail.
Use your computer to organize and email documents rather than dealing with paper versions.

When things are reused, a lot of energy is saved which in turn causes less carbon emissions.

Pollution in general is minimized.
You can save money.
Less rubbish is produced which is a help to the environment and ultimately to your health.