clipped from: www.epa.gov You release greenhouse gases as a result of using energy to drive, using electricity to light and heat your home, and through other activities that support our quality of life like growing food, raising livestock and throwing away garbage. Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced through simple measures like changing light bulbs and properly inflating your tires. This site provides over 25 easy steps you can take to not only reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, but also reduce air pollution, increase the nation's energy independence and save money.
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Use EPA’s personal greenhouse gas emissions calculator and your household energy bills to estimate your household’s annual emissions and identify ways you can cut your emissions.
The ways in which we dispose of our waste and manage our land for agriculture and other purposes can have a profound impact on greenhouse gas emissions.