Remember learning about the greenhouse effect in school? The greenhouse effect is a process that occurs when gases in the Earth’s atmosphere trap the sun’s heat. This process makes the Earth a comfortable place for us to live, as it makes the Earth much warmer than it would be without an atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide emissions actually play a pivotal part in maintaining our ecosystem here on Earth. Still, thanks to the excessive amounts of carbon emissions entering the atmosphere daily, more heat is being trapped, and this contributes to global warming.
Some of the sources of carbon emissions include:
Humans are extracting, refining, transporting and burning fossil fuels that are emitting too much CO2 for our ecosystem to remove. Humans are also cutting down rainforests, and deforestation removes the natural systems that absorb and store carbon. According to Carbon Brief, fossil fuel emissions in 2018 increased at their fastest rate for seven years, with another record high in 2019.
When it comes to how to decrease your carbon footprint, many people are still in the dark about how to get started. However, there are plenty of ways to reduce your carbon footprint, and many of them are small and easy to implement.
Did you know that heating oil is altogether clean, safe and efficient? Some of the benefits of heating oil over other fossil fuels include:
Ordering your oil in bulk means that the tankers which deliver it will make fewer journeys, thereby reducing their carbon emissions.
Utilising premium heating oil as a way to reduce your carbon footprint means that your boiler isn’t burning impurities and doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain temperature. Rix’s quality premium heating oil contains components that reduce the build-up of carbon fouling in your boiler, which can lead to a decrease in efficiency. This means that your boiler stays cleaner for longer and, in turn, lowers your carbon footprint.
HVO is a liquid fuel alternative to existing heating oil and diesel that can cut carbon emissions by up to 90%. It is a cost-effective option and, although it is currently only available on trials, we are working with the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association on the ‘Future Ready Fuel’ campaign to raise awareness about HVO as a more environmentally friendly alternative.
Finding ways to reduce your carbon footprint is key to becoming more environmentally friendly, which has become a huge concern for many people as the environmental crisis gets worse each year. From powerful speeches by Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough’s moving documentaries about climate change, there is undoubtedly a huge movement around creating climate change action.
Here at Rix, we care about our environment and how to decrease our carbon footprint. To find out more about what Rix are doing to reduce carbon emissions, read our CSR policy.
For more information on ways to reduce your carbon footprint, check out our blog posts on energy saving tips for your home and three features of a carbon-zero house.
Rix has been providing customers all over the UK with domestic heating oil for over 80 years. Contact your local depot today to discuss your domestic heating oil requirements.
