Actions Taken to Reduce Personal Carbon Footprint Among Italians 2025

Italians are tackling their carbon footprint with a mix of practical home habits and selective lifestyle shifts. The most common actions are reducing water usage (57%) and recycling or composting (52%). Nearly half (49%) use energy-efficient appliances and bulbs, while 40% adjust heating and cooling, a response partly driven by rising energy costs during the European energy crisis. Low-carbon mobility is embraced by 34.75% through public transport, cycling, walking, or carpooling, though regional infrastructure gaps still limit uptake. Yet more transformative actions, like installing solar panels or joining advocacy efforts, remain niche, often constrained by cost, policy hurdles, or housing limitations.

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