🌍 The Science Behind Our Calculator
A carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by your daily activities.
Our calculator estimates your footprint based on three main factors: Travel, Electricity.
It converts your inputs into CO₂ equivalent values, showing how much impact you have on the planet. By understanding your footprint, you can take simple steps—like using energy-efficient appliances, reducing car travel, or switching to renewables—to lower emissions and contribute to a greener future.
đźš— Step 1: Travel Emissions
When you travel by car, bus, or flight, fuel burning releases COâ‚‚. We estimate emissions as:
COâ‚‚ from Car = Distance (km/day) Ă— 0.12 kg Ă— 365 days
(0.12 kg COâ‚‚ per km for an average petrol car)
đź’ˇ Step 2: Electricity Usage
Electricity generation often comes from coal, gas, or oil. We calculate:
COâ‚‚ from Electricity = Monthly kWh Ă— 0.92 kg Ă— 12
(0.92 kg COâ‚‚ per kWh is a global average)
đź“Š Step 4: Total Annual Footprint
Finally, we add all emissions together:
Total COâ‚‚ = Travel + Electricity + Food
This gives you an estimated annual carbon footprint in kg of COâ‚‚ per year.
🌱 Step 5: Suggestions
Based on your result, the calculator suggests ways to reduce emissions: 🚴 Use public transport or cycle more 💡 Switch to renewable energy 🌳 Plant trees to offset emissions