Generally speaking, the peak of carbon dioxide emission means that the annual carbon dioxide emission of a specific region (or organization) reaches a peak in a period of time, then fluctuates within a certain range, and then enters a steady decline stage.
Carbon neutrality means that all carbon dioxide emissions and removals in a specific region (or organization) reach a balance within one year.
In order to create a good livable environment and reduce the greenhouse effect, the country officially proposed to achieve the peak of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, which is the "30, 60" goal.
carbon footprint
Refers to the collection of greenhouse gases emitted by enterprises, activities, products or individuals through transportation, food production and consumption and various production processes. It describes the influence of a person's energy consciousness and behavior on nature.
Our daily life
In order to achieve carbon neutrality at the peak of carbon dioxide emission and reduce the carbon footprint, in daily life, each of us should raise awareness, form habits and strictly control:
"clothes", reduce the frequency of buying clothes, choose more versatile styles when buying clothes, try to choose environmentally friendly fabrics, refuse fur and recycle waste clothes;
"Eat", using some life tips, such as washing rice in advance and soaking for 10 minutes before cooking, can cook faster and reduce electricity consumption by about 10%; Classification of domestic waste; Minimize the use of plastic products; Try to buy unpacked clean vegetables; Try to bring your own recyclable shopping bag; Try not to use disposable tableware; Advocate "CD Action", refuse extravagance and waste, and do a good job in recycling express packaging waste.
"Live", turn on the TV for half an hour less every day, turn off the power when the air conditioner and water dispenser are idle, and replace ordinary incandescent lamps with energy-saving lamps;
"Not bad", go out on foot or take public transport, live on the lower floor and take fewer stairs and elevators.
In addition, when making some large consumption, such as decoration, citizens can choose simple style to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.