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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
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.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Plastic Footprint Calculator | Carbon Footprint Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment | Environment |
| Inputs required | 3 | 5 |
| Result | Annual Plastic Waste (lbs) | Annual CO2 Emissions (lbs CO2) |
| 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 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. |