A carbon footprint measures how much carbon dioxide (CO2) we produce just in our daily lives. Driving, flying, the flip of a light switch all rely on fossil fuels like oil, coal and gas. Ninety-eight percent of atmospheric CO2 comes from the combustion of fossil fuels, and continues to be the largest global warming contributor. When you buy food and goods. The production of the food and goods you buy also emits quantities of CO2.

By using BioFuel in your home or vehicle, you significant reduce your contribution to the total amount of CO2. in our atmosphere.

The end result is a personal reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by individuals wanting to reduce their own emissions, or “carbon footprint.”

Calculate your carbon footprint on EPA's website: Current Household Emissions

Some other familiar terms you may hear associated with Carbon Footprinting are:

• Carbon Neutral: Cancelling or offsetting our carbon footprint through using alternatives or engaging in environmental schemes.
• Ecological Footprinting: Is the land and water area that is required to support indefinitely the material standard of living of a given human population, using prevailing technology.