A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (primarily carbon dioxide) released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or product. It's a way to measure the impact our actions have on the environment and climate change.

Components of a carbon footprint:

• Direct emissions: These are emissions caused directly by an individual or organization, such as burning fossil fuels for transportation, heating, or electricity generation.

• Indirect emissions: These are emissions that are a consequence of our activities but are not directly caused by us. For example, the emissions produced during the manufacturing and transportation of products we consume.

Watch the slide show to get an idea of  carbon footprint