wikiHow Carbon Footprint Tracker Category Description Emissions (CO2e) Steps to Reduce Energy Consumption Electricity usage (kWh) - Switch to energy-efficient appliances Natural gas usage (therms) - Insulate your home Heating oil usage (gallons) - Use programmable thermostats Transportation Personal vehicle (miles/year) - Carpool or use public transportation Public transportation (miles/year) - Opt for fuel-efficient vehicles Air travel (miles/year) - Offset your flight emissions Waste Landfill waste (lbs/year) - Practice recycling and composting Recycling (lbs/year) - Minimize single-use items Composting (lbs/year) - Reduce food waste Lifestyle Choices Diet (meat consumption) - Incorporate more plant-based meals Purchasing habits (consumer goods) - Choose sustainable and eco-friendly products Water consumption (gallons/year) - Conserve water usage In this chart, you can track different categories related to your carbon footprint, such as energy consumption, transportation, waste, and lifestyle choices. In the "Emissions" column, you can record the estimated carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions associated with each category. You can use online carbon footprint calculators or available data sources to estimate the emissions. The last column, "Steps to Reduce," provides suggestions for reducing your carbon footprint in each category. You can use this column to note the actions you plan to take or the changes you have implemented to reduce your emissions. Page