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Environment
Plastic Footprint Calculator
Calculate your annual plastic waste in pounds from everyday items like bottles, bags, and food containers. Use it to identify habits to change and track your progress over time.
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Environment
Air Quality Index Calculator
Estimate the dominant Air Quality Index (AQI) value from PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and NO2 concentrations using a simplified maximum-pollutant formula. Use it for indoor air quality monitoring or rough comparison against EPA outdoor AQI categories.
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Key differences
| Plastic Footprint Calculator | Air Quality Index Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment | Environment |
| Inputs required | 3 | 5 |
| Result | Annual Plastic Waste (lbs) | Air Quality Index (AQI) (AQI) |
| What it does | Calculate your annual plastic waste in pounds from everyday items like bottles, bags, and food containers. Use it to identify habits to change and track your progress over time. | Estimate the dominant Air Quality Index (AQI) value from PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and NO2 concentrations using a simplified maximum-pollutant formula. Use it for indoor air quality monitoring or rough comparison against EPA outdoor AQI categories. |