But now you don't have to wonder any longer. Scientists crunched the data from 39 peer-reviewed studies to figure out what works and how big an impact it has.
Top 10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
(In descending order of impact)- Have one less kid
- Go car-free
- Take one less trans-Atlantic flight
- Buy green energy
- Switch to a more efficient car
- Switch from an EV car to car-free
- Go vegetarian or vegan
- Wash clothes in cold water
- Recycle
- Hang-dry clothes
For a better overview of the research and its findings, check out "Here's What You Should Really Do to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint" at Science Daily. Or dig into the scientists' paper at Environmental Research Letters.