carbon footprint
1 of 1noun/ˈkɑr.bən fʊt.ˌprɪnt/
Forms:carbon footprints
1
the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere
B1Learn more on Wikipedia- Flying frequently increases your carbon footprint significantly.
- Driving electric cars can help lower your carbon footprint.
- Manufacturing industries often have a high carbon footprint.
- The government encouraged citizens to cut their carbon footprints.
- The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy.