The highest part of my carbon footprint was with my food spending.  I feel that this is because I eat a lot of foods that come in these plastic and cardboard containers, and I am increasing my carbon footprint by a significant amount.  To combat this, I can start to buy foods that are sold outside of boxes, and fewer snacks, to improve my efficiency.

To have a better understanding why your food spending is the largest part of your carbon footprint, it's not the plastic or cardboard containers but actually the meat. To be more specific it's all the land, energy, and the waste used/created by the livestock. If you want to decrease your food carbon footprint, you should buy less meat, not saying you should be completely vegan, but incorporate more veggies or less meat into your diet. You contribute to the problem as you spend more on meat, and the companies supplying are more likely to continue to supply more meat and increase the carbon release.

Hi there!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts—it's true that meat production has a big impact on the environment, and it's great that you pointed out how much land, energy, and waste it involves. You're absolutely right that reducing meat consumption, even a little, can make a real difference!

That said, your message came across a bit strongly. Some people might feel judged even if that wasn’t your intention. Maybe next time you could frame it in a more encouraging way—like suggesting simple swaps or sharing personal experiences. That way, it feels more like support than criticism, and people might be more open to change.

Still, I really appreciate the facts you shared—it’s super important to talk about these things!