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Environment
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Estimate annual household CO2 emissions from electricity, natural gas, driving, and air travel using EPA-derived emission factors. Use it to find the biggest contributors to your personal footprint and prioritize reduction actions.
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Environment
Recycling Impact Calculator
Estimate the CO2 emissions prevented by recycling common household materials (paper, plastic, aluminum, glass) over a chosen time period. Use it to quantify the climate benefit of curbside recycling or as a motivation tool for household waste reduction.
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Key differences
| Carbon Footprint Calculator | Recycling Impact Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment | Environment |
| Inputs required | 5 | 5 |
| Result | Annual CO2 Emissions (lbs CO2) | CO2 Emissions Prevented (lbs CO2) |
| What it does | Estimate annual household CO2 emissions from electricity, natural gas, driving, and air travel using EPA-derived emission factors. Use it to find the biggest contributors to your personal footprint and prioritize reduction actions. | Estimate the CO2 emissions prevented by recycling common household materials (paper, plastic, aluminum, glass) over a chosen time period. Use it to quantify the climate benefit of curbside recycling or as a motivation tool for household waste reduction. |