A typical US household uses 120 barrels of oil and generates about 50 tons of CO2 a year !
The CO2 estimator in the the video below allows, you to model your carbon footprint based on where you live … so it looks at your energy use and how power in your region is generated. You can also see how your compare it to others in your region.
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The Motorola Citrus is one green cell phone. Showing that consumers want green items the phone advertises an “eco-friendly design that is carbon free and made in part with 25% recycled plastic” If you want / need a cell phone why not look for one that allows you to consider the individuals impact on the environment.
Cement manufacturing is an energy intensive process and typically generates LOTS of CO2. It is estimated that cement manufacture produces 5% of global CO2 !
The challenge for the developing world (and the developed world) is how to make cement and not make so much CO2.
Streetline uses software and sensors to adjust parking meter pricing to reduce cars circling for parking spaces. It is estimated that up to 30 % of carbon emissions are caused once a car is in the city – circling for a cheap parking space at a parking meter. When meter prices are close to the rate of a parking lot the incentive to keep driving looking for a cheap meter spot goes way down … as does wasted fuel and emissions and Co2.
NYK’s (Nippon Yusen Kaisha) Yamatai will have a unique method to reduce CO2 … by injecting air bubble at the bottom of the hull. This reduces drag between the hull and sea water. The result is lower CO2 emissions.
When buying Viva Terra products you have the option to purchase carbon offsets for the delivery of your order. " … reduce the environmental impact … by selecting EarthEra® … For … $1 per order, customers balance the carbon emissions associated with the delivery of their purchases …"