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<h2>Your Everyday Carbon Footprint</h2> <p>While many large businesses and countries have committed to net-zero goals, it is essential to acknowledge that your everyday activities also contribute to global emissions.</p> <p>In this graphic, sponsored by <a href="https://www.carbonstreaming.com/?utm_source=vc-companygraphic" target="_blank">Carbon Streaming Corporation</a>, we will explore how the choices we make and the products we use have a profound impact on our carbon footprint.</p> <h2>Carbon Emissions by Activity</h2> <p>Here are some of the daily activities and products of the average person and their carbon footprint, according to <a href="https://clevercarbon.io/carbon-footprint-of-common-items/">Clever Carbon</a>.</p> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; width:148px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; height:80px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><strong><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Household Activities & Products</span></span></strong></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><strong><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">CO2 Emissions (g)</span></span></strong></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; height:120px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Standard Light Bulb (100 watts, four hours)</span></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">172 g</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; height:100px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Mobile Phone Use (195 minutes per day)*</span></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">189 g</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; height:60px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Washing Machine (0.63 kWh)</span></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">275 g</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; height:60px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Electric Oven (1.56 kWh)</span></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">675 g</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; height:60px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tumble Dryer (2.5 kWh)</span></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1,000 g</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; height:40px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Toilet Roll (2 ply)</span></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1,300 g</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; height:60px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hot Shower (10 mins)</span></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2,000 g</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; height:100px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Daily Commute (one hour, by car)</span></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3,360 g</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; height:161px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:74px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Average Daily Food Consumption (three meals of 600 calories)</span></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; white-space:normal; width:73px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4,500 g</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; height:52px; text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; white-space:normal; width:147px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">*Phone use based on yearly use of 69kg per the source, Reboxed</span></span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Your choice of transportation plays a crucial role in determining your carbon footprint. For instance, a 15 km daily commute to work on public transport generates an average of 1,464 g of <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/mapped-carbon-dioxide-emissions-around-the-world/">CO₂ emissions</a>. Compared to 3,360 g—<strong>twice</strong> the volume for a journey the same length by car.</p> <p>By opting for more sustainable modes of transport, such as cycling, walking, or public transportation, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint.</p> <h2>Addressing Your Carbon Footprint</h2> <p>One way to compensate for your emissions is by purchasing high-quality carbon credits. </p> <p>Carbon credits are used to help fund projects that avoid, reduce or remove CO₂ emissions. This includes <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/closing-eleven-trillion-climate-gap/">nature-based solutions</a> such as reforestation and improved forest management, or technology-based solutions such as the production of biochar and carbon capture and storage (CCS).</p> <p>While carbon credits offer a potential solution for individuals to help reduce global emissions, public awareness remains a significant challenge. A <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/closing-eleven-trillion-climate-gap/">BCG-Patch survey </a>revealed that only <strong>34%</strong> of U.S. consumers are familiar with carbon credits, and only <strong>3%</strong> have purchased them in the past.</p> <h2>About Carbon Streaming</h2> <p>By financing the creation or expansion of carbon projects, Carbon Streaming Corporation secures the rights to future carbon credits generated by these sustainable projects. You can then purchase these carbon credits to help fund climate solutions around the world and compensate for your own emissions. </p>
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