Repak launches carbon calculator
Recycling group Repak has launched an online carbon calculator for households, so that people can calculate their carbon footprint.
The calculator allows users to input specific details about their homes and their lives. It assesses heating methods in the household, calculates energy consumption, and investigates the various types of insulation being used.
It also allows the user to input information on the type of lighting they use in the house and to assess the impact that transportation usage has on their carbon footprint.
The household calculator is the first in a suite being developed by Repak. Early next year, Repak will also launch carbon calculators for schools and for businesses.
Minister for the Environment John Gormley said: "Repak’s carbon calculator is the latest example of the excellent work they do to promote recycling and the environment.
"Recycling creates lower energy costs, reduces emissions into the atmosphere and to water and reduces the amount of waste going to landfill sites.
"Each of us can further reduce our own carbon footprint by reducing the amount of packaging we consume and recycling as much as possible."
