Carbon footprint

Jan Radovanović I2
WHAT IS CARBON FOOTPRINT?
 Carbon footprint
● A carbon footprint refers to the total amount of
greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2),
emitted directly or indirectly by an individual,
organization, event, or product. It's a measure of
the impact human activities have on the
environment in terms of their contribution to
climate change.

● Carbon footprints are typically measured in units

of CO2 equivalent
● .
What are the main sources of carbon
footprint?
 What are the main sources of carbon
footprint?
TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD DEFORESTATIO
INDUSTRY ATION S N
Many industrial Emissions from The use of fossil fuels for
Trees absorb CO2 from the
activities rely on burning vehicles, especially heating homes, as well as atmosphere, helping to
fossil fuels (i.e. coal, oil, those with internal the use of traditional mitigate climate change by
and natural gas) for combustion engines. cooking methods acting as carbon sinks.
energy. Deforestation disrupts this
Some industries produce process
goods and materials that
require energy-intensive
processes, (i.e. Cement
production)
Some od them involve
chemical reactions that
release greenhouse
gases.
 Carbon footprint components
Our carbon footprint has two components: the
primary footprint and the secondary footprint.
● Primary footprint: Direct emissions from activities
like transportation and electricity use.
● Secondary footprint: Indirect emissions from the
production of goods we consume.
 Examples of...
...Primary footprint: ...Secondary footprint:.
 Examples of...
...primary footprint: ...secondary footprint:
● Emissions from traveling. ● Emissions from manufacturing
● Emissions from electricity usage. products we buy.
● Emissions from food production.

These emissions are directly linked These emissions are indirectly caused
to our actions and choices by our consumption habits.
Suggestions for reducing your
footprint:
 Suggestions for reducing your
footprint:
Watch less TV.

Turn off lights when leaving a room.

Unplug devices when not in use

Use reusable shopping bags

 Impact of Lifestyle
• The size of your carbon footprint depends on your lifestyle choices.
• Activities like watching TV and playing video games contribute to a
larger footprint compared to reading or outdoor sports.
• Flying for holidays increases your footprint significantly compared to
traveling by train.
 Travel impact
• Rail travel is three times more fuel-efficient than air travel.
• Choosing eco-friendly transportation options helps reduce your
carbon footprint.
 Food choice
• It affects your secondary footprint.
• Processed and packaged meat has a larger environmental impact
than other food choices.
 FUN FACTS
● Producing 100 g. cheeseburger emits as much CO2 as driving a car for about 16
kilometers.
● Streaming one hour of video emits about 0.18 kilograms of CO 2 (digital carbon
footprint).
● Packing lighter when flying can reduce carbon emissions. Each 1-kilogram
reduction in luggage weight saves approximately 7 kilograms of CO2 emissions
per flight.
● Pets also have a carbon footprint! A medium-sized dog can have a similar
carbon footprint to driving a large SUV for about a month.
 FUN FACTS
● A single tree can absorb up to 22 kilograms of CO2 per year.
● Switching from traditional light bulbs to energy-efficient LED bulbs can reduce
CO2 emissions by hundreds of kilograms per year per household.
● Health care system has a higher carbon footprint than aviation-industry.
● According to some estimates and data available, the average CO2 emissions per
capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina could range from around 6 to 8 tons per year
 The main question...

Which households have higher

carbon footprints, Bosnian or
American?
 Answer is...AMERICAN
Reasons:
● Americans generally have higher levels of consumption compared to Bosnians.
This includes larger homes, more vehicles per household, and a greater volume
of goods and services consumed. The production and transportation of these
goods and services result in higher carbon emissions.
● The United States relies heavily on fossil fuels for energy production, including
coal, natural gas, and oil.
● Americans rely heavily on personal vehicles for transportation, leading to
higher emissions from gasoline and diesel consumption.
Conclusions
You may think you're not
responsible for emissions, but
every action counts!!!

Together, we can make a positive

impact on the environment!!!

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THANK YOU!