“低碳”是当今世界的热点话题。随着环境问题的日益严峻,人类不断开发新能源、采用新技术以取代传统能源,减少碳排放。但事实证明,新能源、新技术在部分取代传统能源、减少碳排放的同时,也带给了我们新的问题,而这些问题往往更加复杂。文章通过回顾人类发展历程,发现很多在百姓生活中的传统的造物和生活方式,不仅低碳而且简单可行。通过借鉴传统并结合实际,为低碳生活的全面实现做出启发。 “Low carbon ” is a hot topic in today’s world. With the worsening environmental problems, mankind constantly develops new energy sources and adopts new technologies to replace traditional energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. However, it has turned out that new energy and new technologies, while partially replacing traditional energy resources and reducing carbon emissions, have also brought us new problems, which are often more complicated. By reviewing the history of human development, the article finds that many traditional creations and lifestyles in people’s lives are not only low-carbon but also simple and feasible. Inspire the full realization of a low-carbon life by drawing on tradition and combining reality.