The call to protect our environment and the natural beauty of this earth we share is more important now than ever. As we continue to learn more and more about the harm we have caused our planet over the last 50+ years, we are also learning more and more about ways we can do better. And one of those ways is reducing our carbon footprint.

When someone asks you how you plan to do that, it might feel overwhelming. Where do you even begin?

Our first piece of advice is don’t feel like you need to make a radical change overnight. Instead, identify a specific area where you can make a little adjustment and start there. Small changes add up over time. To get you started, here are four areas to “Rethink” that can help reduce your carbon footprint.