Zero Degree Lab

TRANSPORTATION

Bike, walk, and carpool whenever possible.

Buy the right vehicles:

• Vehicles that emit less CO2
• Electric vehicles

Refrain from flying to nearby destinations.

Use more public (eco-friendly) transportation to reduce CO2 emissions.

FACTORY FARMING

Though it may be difficult to immediately change your eating habits, start by eating at least one plant-based meal a day.

You need to feed a lot of animals to produce a lot of meat (and other animal-based products) so there is a limit on natural resources.

Factory farming leads to land degradation, species loss, water pollution, and waste.

“Farm animals consume a third of the planet’s grain production and a third of the planet’s ice-free land. If people primarily consumed plants, agriculture would be responsible for significantly less deforestation.”

FAST FASHION

Fast fashion is cheap, inexpensive clothing that is mass-produced, following trends.

Change your mindset and shopping behaviors; be more mindful of what you really need:

• Buy and sell clothes second hand. This can extend the lifespan of clothing and in turn reduce its carbon footprint.
• Research the brands you buy from: Many popular brands are making huge negative impacts on the climate crisis, such as Zara, Shein, and H&M.

Currently, the fashion industry contributes to 10% of carbon emissions worldwide (1.2 billion tons) - That’s more than the transportation industry!!!

With no changes, the fashion industry will account for 26% of carbon emissions by 2050.

PLASTIC USE

Use more renewable sources such as solar power and electric power. Also, use more bio-friendly resources.

The simplest way to reduce carbon footprint is to recycle. Reduce the use of plastic to reduce the demand.

Plastic production and use emits large amounts of greenhouse gasses.

Have more home-cooked meals to reduce the use of plastics in restaurants. Pick up trash and participate in local cleanup events.