CO2 Footprint
The myths, the facts, the issues explained
Do you know where your CO2 comes from?
You can't see it, smell it, or touch it, but getting to grips with CO2 could help you decide how to start reducing your carbon footprint. Find out more about what we can all do to produce less CO2.
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In the UK, the average person’s CO2 emissions are around 11 tonnes each year. CO2 emissions are produced when fossil fuels such as coal and oil are burnt. The more we use, the more CO2 is created. Driving to work, cooking the family dinner and even watching television all contribute to our carbon footprint.
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Bristol’s eco-friendly credentials were confirmed in 2008 when it was shortlisted as a European Union Green Capital finalist and named Britain’s most sustainable city. However, Bristol’s commitment to sustainability stretches back 20 years.
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Want to make a small change that makes a big difference? According to Act On CO2, if all drivers in Britain reduced their driving by just 5 miles a week it could help avoid up to 2.7 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
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From powering our cars and planes to manufacturing our flat screen TVs and computers, our modern lifestyles are fuelled by energy.
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According to Waste Watch, in the UK we produce enough rubbish to fill the Albert Hall every two hours.