carbon footprint
noun
: the amount of greenhouse gases and specifically carbon dioxide emitted by something (such as a person's activities or a product's manufacture and transport) during a given period
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Opt for environmentally friendly and septic-safe options, such as those made from recycled materials or sustainable bamboo and sugarcane, to minimize your carbon footprint.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Beyond the direct environmental gains, the project positions China to circumvent international carbon tariffs, such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, by producing high-grade thin steel plates for the automotive and high-end manufacturing sectors with a near-zero carbon footprint.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Its commitment to local production ensures not only high quality but also a minimized carbon footprint and fair working conditions.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Dec. 2025
Their carbon footprint can be up to 10 times greater than a properly disposed-of real tree.
—Ali Besharat, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Beyond the direct environmental gains, the project positions China to circumvent international carbon tariffs, such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, by producing high-grade thin steel plates for the automotive and high-end manufacturing sectors with a near-zero carbon footprint.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Its commitment to local production ensures not only high quality but also a minimized carbon footprint and fair working conditions.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Dec. 2025
Their carbon footprint can be up to 10 times greater than a properly disposed-of real tree.
—Ali Besharat, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Carbon footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20footprint. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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