🌍 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 main factors like Travel, Electricity, and Diet. It converts your inputs into CO₂ equivalent values, showing how much impact you have on the planet.
🚗 Step 1: Travel Emissions
When you travel by car, bus, or flight, fuel burning releases CO₂. We estimate emissions as:
CO₂ from Car = Distance (km/day) × 0.12 kg × 365 days
(0.12 kg CO₂ per km for an average petrol car)
💡 Step 2: Electricity Usage
Electricity generation often comes from coal, gas, or oil. We calculate:
CO₂ from Electricity = Monthly kWh × 0.92 kg × 12
(0.92 kg CO₂ per kWh is a global average)
📊 Step 3: Total Annual Footprint
Finally, we add all emissions together:
Total CO₂ = Travel + Electricity + Food
This gives your estimated annual carbon footprint in kg of CO₂ per year.
🌱 Step 4: 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