Are there aspects of your daily life that you know contribute to your carbon footprint but you are unwilling to compromise to change them? In other words, what about your life is “off the table” when it comes to carbon emissions? It's OK to admit it- we all have these cherished behaviors!
Off the Table? >
Technology and Transportation
I know that I do not need to buy the latest version of a phone or computer, but I do consider it off the table for myself. Internet connection is a necessity in my life, because my school is centered around being able to have internet access. Also older products become slower and unresponsive as more new products are released. Companies stop contributing the accommodations for older products, so it becomes necessary to buy the new one. Also things like news and work have moved online, so it is important to have access to it. Also transportation is off the table for me. I could walk and bike to places in my small community, but it becomes unrealistic to have to do that when traveling farther away. For example, I drive to school every morning. My school is about a 20-30 minute drive and it is not convenient to walk or bike to school in the morning. There are also no buses that are close to my home that go to school, so transportation is off the table for me.