Carbon Footprints
Recently posted Carbon Footprint Reports submitted by WinACC members are shown below.
Al Menzies, Jun 09
Individual footprint: 4.8 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Purchased a low-emissions car, and only use it when strictly necessary. I walk to the shops and to work.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Switch off appliances, rather than leaving them on standby!
Replace front door with a better-fitting one.”
Jeannette Archdeacon, Nov 08
2 person household footprint: 6.6 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 3.30 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Since calculating our carbon footprint in November we have changed our 10year old diesel Peugeot for a year old diesel Ford Fiesta, 110 emissions rate, average 67mpg.
We have increased the number of low energy light bulbs in the house.
We have made a decision not to fly again, unless for an emergency. We have just returned from a railway holiday to Italy.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“We will try to improve draught proofing in our house
We hope to buy a more efficient freezer or fridge/freezer
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Any other comments
“We are uncertain about the recommendation in our action plan to buy a dishwasher. There are usually only two of us in the household, and we are very careful about the number of times we wash up and the amount of water we use. We consider on balance it is still more efficient for us to wash up by hand.”
Whiteley Parish Council, Jun 09
Organisation footprint: 0.0 tonnes
Whiteley Parish Council — Public organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Using email rather than paper to circulate reports, but where paper is unavoidable, ensuring that it is printed double-sided.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Raising awareness of climate change in Whiteley through Whiteley Voice.
Suggesting ways councillors can reduce their own carbon footprints.
Encouraging walking/cycling within Whiteley and discouraging car use.
Encouraging companies in the business park to switch off their lights at night.”
Any other comments
“As we have no premises or full-time staff, we have entered a zero carbon footprint. We will look at ways of calculating a real value.”
Anthony McCarthy, Jun 09
2 person household footprint: 12.9 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 6.45 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“None”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Reduce mileage by car.
Remove all 'standby' plugs when not in use.
Investigate Hydrolyzer options for my car.
Weather strip the windows.”
Any other comments
“As a tenant, I am asking my Landlord to have all the appliances serviced.”
Penny Ferguson, May 09
3 person household footprint: 9.1 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 3.03 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“The reason for this reduction is that we have decided to take our holiday in the UK this year - walking Offas Dyke - instead of flying off somewhere. ”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“We are looking at changing our car in the future, funds permitting, as although we only run one car as my husband walks to work, it is one area where our carbon footprint could be drastically reduced.”
Hill View Farm, May 09
Organisation footprint: 49.8 tonnes
Hill View Farm — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Greater use of smaller vehicles, reduced use of large vehicles
Sub-meters installed to assess sector usage
5 KW wind turbine trialled on site
Greater use of internet ordering and delivery”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Woodchip feasibility being assessed
PV installed for small remote applications
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Any other comments
“The calculation is for primary energy use and carbon dioxide only. Other greenhouse gas emissions and supply chain emissions are excluded.”
Justin Neale, May 09
2 person household footprint: 8.4 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 4.20 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Switched to green energy plan with British Gas, turned off all chargers etc. whenever they were not in use. Swapped the majorty of light bulbs for energy saving ones. Intelligent power blocks used to shut down all peripherals (speakers, digibox etc.) when TV is turned off. ”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Brew our own beer and wine, grow more vegetables, cycle more to local amenities. ”
Ross Primmer, Apr 09
Individual footprint: 4.9 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Driving more carefully to reduce emissions.
Making sure household appliances are not left on standby.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“More effort to use bicycle for short journeys.
Offset carbon from air travel.”
Mark Wainwright, Apr 09
4 person household footprint: 6.5 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 1.63 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Switched to Good Energy - every kwh I use is replaced by a renewable (wind/turbine/solar) kwh generated by Good Energy. My electricity produces no CO2, but unfortunately the Act on CO2 calculator ignores this so the 6.5 tonnes figure is too high.
I have increased the amount of time I work from home to 4 days a week.
We own but no longer use a tumble-drier (anybody want one?).
90% of travel to school/village/church is on foot or bike.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Installing solar thermal to reduce heating footprint.
Reducing to one-car family - car will generally only be used at the weekends.
I will carpool when I commute to work.
Dishwasher will be used at weekends only. On weekdays, we don't have so much to clean and can do it by hand easily enough.
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Helen Wright, Apr 09
Individual footprint: 3.5 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Turning washing from 40 to 30 degrees
switching everything off at the plug
turning lights off when a room is empty”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“using my car less
draught excluding our old windows”
