Carbon Footprints

4 person household footprint: 5.5 tonnes

Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 1.38 tonnes per person

Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Built energy-efficient house”

Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Use car less; continue not to fly as a family and aim to avoid flights for work whenever possible. Use wood burning stove instead of central heating whenever practical”

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
“Increased number of low energy bulbs. Used less water in kettle. More economy use in dish washer.”

Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Replace all light bulbs with low energy ones. Increase home insulation and conserve heat where possible. ”

4 person household footprint: 8.3 tonnes

Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 2.08 tonnes per person

Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Replaced 41 standard light bulbs with energy saving daylight spectrum bulbs. Invested shares in Fenland Green Power Co-operative (wind energy). Wash laundry at 30 degrees whenever possible and dry outside. Car share for school runs and cycle whenever possible.”

Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“As funds permit we intend to replace old medium size car with low carbon small car, and increase use of public transport, car share and bicycles. We will replace our combi boiler with a condenser boiler plus as funds permit we would like to add solar panels to our roof for both water heating and photovoltaic. We are going to switch to an energy provider with a decent green tariff.”

Any other comments
“I found that calculating my carbon footprint has empowered me to go the extra mile and really make a difference. Thank you!”

2 person household footprint: 6.0 tonnes

Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 3.00 tonnes per person

Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“N/A! - 2yrs ago had an eco-house built with low-energy lightbulbs throughout, GSHP, u/f heating, lots of insulation in walls, roof and under floor. Passive ventilation, new (wooden) double-glazed windows and doors. Also low-flush loos, small baths/no power shower, u/g rainwater storage tank. Many recycled/'green' materials used, eg lino, low-VOC paint, roof tiles, fencing, driveway, etc.”

Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Use my car less, use bus or walk more. Change to ecotricity. Fly less after forthcoming trip to Peru! Grow yet more veg in my garden.”

Any other comments
“My carbon footprint is given as higher than it should be, as I use only electricity - but to power GSHP, not for storage radiators! U/f heating is not given as an option either - the calculator is designed for standard houses, not eco houses! I am already doing most things included in top tips. These should say (re water) 'fit low-flush loos when replacing them' , 'don't take more than one bath/shower per day' and 'don't wash hair more than twice a week'!!”