English / phrasal verb

Cut down on carbon

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to reduce or decrease the quantity of greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere

In context

Switching from private cars to public transit helps commuters cut down on carbon emissions daily.

Many manufacturing plants are installing solar systems to cut down on carbon.

Synonyms

Lower emissions,reduce carbon footprint,curb greenhouse gases

Antonyms

Increase emissions,generate excess carbon,pollute air

Collocations

Effort to cut down on carbon,cut down on carbon output,policies to cut down on carbon