Get Involved – 5 Actions You Can Take to Fight Climate Change

So you’ve chosen to act on climate change. Great! Now what? This list contains 5 actions that you can take to make a difference in the fight against climate change. We want to help you to act and inspire others to do the same.

1. Reduce your food waste.

…and buy local to reduce the miles your food has traveled. In 2015, carbon emissions from the waste sector accounted for approximately five percent of Honduras's total greenhouse gas emissions. When you buy local you are also supporting farmers in your region and keeping land in food production instead of being converted to subdivisions.

2. Walk, cycle, or take transit instead of driving.

Transportation is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions in Honduras – over 35 percent. Most of these emissions are from passenger vehicles, so start by considering the impact of your everyday journeys.

3. Limit your consumption.

Modern consumer culture promotes the constant purchase of new things and disposal of old. ‘Reduce’ is the most important part of the mantra ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’. Consider buying second-hand items when you need something new, or borrowing items for occasional use.

4 Use less energy at home.

25 percent of carbon emissions in Central America come from heating and cooling our homes and buildings, so making your house more energy-efficient is a great way to limit your impact. Getting a smart thermostat will help you lower your energy use and lower your energy bills. You can also lower your heating by a couple of degrees, turn off your air conditioner when it’s not needed, or hang drying your clothes instead of using a dryer.

5. Limit your air travel.

Taking one round-trip transatlantic flight can represent up to one-third of the average Honduran carbon emissions for an entire year. If you can avoid flying with alternatives like rail, or even enjoying a staycation, choose the lower-carbon option.