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We encourage you to keep a journal of other sources of carbon emissions that your family may generate. We can help you calculate their impact.
How did your family compare?
Level 1: | 80,000 lbs. and above |
Level 2: | 70,000 - 79,999 lbs. |
Level 3: | 60,000 - 69,999 lbs. |
Level 4: | 50,000 - 59,999 lbs. |
Level 5: | 40,000 - 49,999 lbs. |
Level 6: | 30,000 - 39,999 lbs. |
Level 7: | 20,000 - 29,999 lbs. |
Level 8: | 10,000 - 19,999 lbs. |
Level 9: | 1,000 - 9,999 lbs. |
Level 10: | < 1,000 lbs. Carbon Neutral! |
Typical CO2 total emissions per household per year:
United States: | 54,600 |
Germany: | 27,700 |
Sweden: | 14,600 |
Mexico: | 10,600 |
Kenya: | 400 |