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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Studies show buying refurbished can cut a product's carbon footprint nearly in half.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It’s extruded as a continuous sheet and achieves an 80 percent reduction in carbon footprint compared to synthetic leather.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The plant ball, introduced in 2020, was specifically developed to mimic the flavor and texture of the classic meatball, offering a lower-carbon footprint alternative for vegetarians and those who love veggies.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It’s extruded as a continuous sheet and achieves an 80 percent reduction in carbon footprint compared to synthetic leather.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The plant ball, introduced in 2020, was specifically developed to mimic the flavor and texture of the classic meatball, offering a lower-carbon footprint alternative for vegetarians and those who love veggies.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Carbon footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20footprint. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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