How to reduce the carbon footprint

The collective transport is one of the most respectful with the environment. That's why, from Hnos. Montoya, specialized in the hire of coaches and minibuses in Madrid, we want to share and promote practical tips to reduce the carbon footprint we generate individually.

How to calculate the carbon footprint?

The carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases that we emit, both individuals and industry, into the atmosphere. Above all it refers to CO2 produced by the consumption of fossil fuels and the production of electricity.

There are different calculators to know the carbon footprint as CarbonFootPrint. And there are also different ways to compensate for it.

3 concrete actions to reduce the carbon footprint.

Betting on sustainable displacements.

Transportation is responsible for the 40% of carbon emissions. From Hnos. Montoya we are proud to represent an alternative of positive mobility for the environment. A car consumes 4 times more than a coach per traveler. So, a good practice would be choose collective transportation for personal activities and also for school routes and of workers.

Above all, it reduces ...

The 3 "R" are important. Reduce, reuse and recycle. However, the first one may be the most critical. Since the entry into force of the new regulations that prohibited the free delivery of plastic bags in commerce, awareness has increased. But it takes more. The community grows, especially on Instagram, of people who have managed to live without generating any plastic waste. A good example to take note of is Live without plastic.

A double saving in the home.

With simple gestures such as adjusting the thermostat for heating or for air conditioning we will save on the bill and also on the amount of emissions that depend on us. Use low-energy light bulbs, improve the insulation of windows and doors or simply turn off the lights when they are not needed are habits to improve.

And a final action to compensate for the carbon footprint.

In addition to saving through personal gestures, citizens can make voluntary contributions to offset their carbon footprint. There are initiatives like CeroCO2, awarded as the best emission reduction project in the Climate Reality Awards, in which you can collaborate to offset the carbon footprint.

From Hnos. Montoya, committed to the environment, we will continue promoting collective transport and taking on challenges to fight against climate change. A sum of efforts to protect and care for the place where we live.