Actions Taken to Reduce Personal Carbon Footprint Among Poles 2025

In Poland, the most common steps people take to cut their carbon footprint are practical, everyday actions.
Topping the list are reducing water use (55%) and using energy-efficient appliances and bulbs (54%), both simple changes that can save money as well as the planet. Many also recycle and compost and choose greener transport like public transit, cycling, walking, or carpooling.

Other efforts include buying local food, purchasing fewer but more durable goods, and eating less meat. More resource-intensive actions, such as installing solar panels or participating in advocacy, remain less common, showing that while daily habits are shifting, big-ticket sustainability changes are still a challenge for many.

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