How much Co2 in a Coke?
And how much PR, CSR and sales from ADDING reuse to the deal.
Of those listed, two are tamper-evident users. Coke of course owns Oasis, which is applicable, too.
RE:tie anyone?
That said, I do wonder if any consumer will really get their heads around all these numbers as they peruse the aisles. So.... maybe having a freebie with an end-benefit built-in may add to the appeal?
Showing posts with label CARBON CALCULATOR. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CARBON CALCULATOR. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Half the equation
Calculating your home's carbon footprint
I share this because I mainly agree with, and applaud it, but also because it serves as a good example of how over-enthusiastic enviro-converts either miss, or gloss over realities. And basic science. And human nature.
Measuring stuff is great... and necessary. And can be useful. But to be meaningful and truly useful you need controls, and.or comparisons. Plus a whole wadge of information to help you in a direction once you have the data.
I remain totally bemused by the fact that a pack of crisps contains 75g of carbon. So..er.. what? Buy another pack? Don't buy it at all? What?
It's better with energy consumption, but in isolation hard to see what I can do with it save buying a bunch of kit (I have) and spending a ton of time (I do) to get depressed (don't ask).
Using the methodology shared here I can and will do the necessary calculations to measure my home's carbon footprint annually, but remain unsure as to how this, in isolation, is a great way of reducing the contribution it makes to climate change.
OK, if I drive the number down (especially as the £ per unit of energy goes up rises) I will feel better, but it seems a little vague to me on real impacts.
I share this because I mainly agree with, and applaud it, but also because it serves as a good example of how over-enthusiastic enviro-converts either miss, or gloss over realities. And basic science. And human nature.
Measuring stuff is great... and necessary. And can be useful. But to be meaningful and truly useful you need controls, and.or comparisons. Plus a whole wadge of information to help you in a direction once you have the data.
I remain totally bemused by the fact that a pack of crisps contains 75g of carbon. So..er.. what? Buy another pack? Don't buy it at all? What?
It's better with energy consumption, but in isolation hard to see what I can do with it save buying a bunch of kit (I have) and spending a ton of time (I do) to get depressed (don't ask).
Using the methodology shared here I can and will do the necessary calculations to measure my home's carbon footprint annually, but remain unsure as to how this, in isolation, is a great way of reducing the contribution it makes to climate change.
OK, if I drive the number down (especially as the £ per unit of energy goes up rises) I will feel better, but it seems a little vague to me on real impacts.
Friday, November 02, 2007
Carbcon Diet
This time it's personal
Will carbon allowances for individuals - with credits and penalties - cut carbon emissions? A growing movement thinks so.
Meanwhile this personal movement of one is not so sure, or at least that it will be fair and effective.
However, I perk up when I hear of rewarding those who live a low-carbon lifestyle.
Then I learn of the vision's orginator, in part: David Miliband, the former environment secretary, now foreign secretary. He who ducked out of meeting the Saudi King rather than deal with the problems that might have created. Nice to know who's in charge when things get awkward.
Then I read on. What a load of...
I'm with Paul Monaghan, who seems to have more than 'doubts': "The mechanics would be a nightmare. Think how hard it has been to get a meaningful EU emissions trading scheme." And then some... it's back to my Kalahari bushman and Mekong fishwife.
And I think 'a recent spate of books on low-carbon living' attest less 'to the growing popular understanding of climate change', than a total public confusion, more than amply served by those trying to make a quick buck - There are now carbon coaches and green lifestyle advisers, low-carbon diets and carbon footprint websites - plus me, natch:)
Fair trade takes on a whole new meaning in Manchester
Not a bad piece, actually, though again I don't get how it works effectively other than as a liberal, western, affluent, feelgood game.
Gotta love this lot: Manchester Is My Planet (Mimp) who registered their personal carbon emissions at rsacarbonlimitedcities.com
CarbonLimited will be coming to a city near you to further develop the idea of a personal carbon trading scheme.
To get involved (hey, what's the worse that could happen?), visit rsacarbonlimited.org
Will carbon allowances for individuals - with credits and penalties - cut carbon emissions? A growing movement thinks so.
Meanwhile this personal movement of one is not so sure, or at least that it will be fair and effective.
However, I perk up when I hear of rewarding those who live a low-carbon lifestyle.
Then I learn of the vision's orginator, in part: David Miliband, the former environment secretary, now foreign secretary. He who ducked out of meeting the Saudi King rather than deal with the problems that might have created. Nice to know who's in charge when things get awkward.
Then I read on. What a load of...
I'm with Paul Monaghan, who seems to have more than 'doubts': "The mechanics would be a nightmare. Think how hard it has been to get a meaningful EU emissions trading scheme." And then some... it's back to my Kalahari bushman and Mekong fishwife.
And I think 'a recent spate of books on low-carbon living' attest less 'to the growing popular understanding of climate change', than a total public confusion, more than amply served by those trying to make a quick buck - There are now carbon coaches and green lifestyle advisers, low-carbon diets and carbon footprint websites - plus me, natch:)
Fair trade takes on a whole new meaning in Manchester
Not a bad piece, actually, though again I don't get how it works effectively other than as a liberal, western, affluent, feelgood game.
Gotta love this lot: Manchester Is My Planet (Mimp) who registered their personal carbon emissions at rsacarbonlimitedcities.com
CarbonLimited will be coming to a city near you to further develop the idea of a personal carbon trading scheme.
To get involved (hey, what's the worse that could happen?), visit rsacarbonlimited.org
Stop! Ready. Go?
I saw red trying to go green - a bit dated, but still relevant (like me?).
I was pretty sure that should at least be 'some renewable energy initiatives may not reduce carbon emissions', surely?
But no, you seem to be right. So one of the breeding population of calculators (were it that they were matched by an equal or greater number of useful sites to actually do anything in any sensible or fun way. In fact I think we may have arrived at a point where we need a site to calculate the best calculator site) is not actually helping in what one one think... hope... was the real aim of any such initiative?
Hypocrisy and destroyed trust in government advice... leading to the risk that people won't listen and act. There's a thing.
Here's something worth calculating: the amount spent on various government and quango inspired departments and communications programmes that have achieved diddly squat, even in the cause of the great god 'awareness' (peace be upon its awesome power to confer ticked boxes, targets and hence bonuses) that could have gone to actual, tangible things that might help reduce emissions now.
I was pretty sure that should at least be 'some renewable energy initiatives may not reduce carbon emissions', surely?
But no, you seem to be right. So one of the breeding population of calculators (were it that they were matched by an equal or greater number of useful sites to actually do anything in any sensible or fun way. In fact I think we may have arrived at a point where we need a site to calculate the best calculator site) is not actually helping in what one one think... hope... was the real aim of any such initiative?
Hypocrisy and destroyed trust in government advice... leading to the risk that people won't listen and act. There's a thing.
Here's something worth calculating: the amount spent on various government and quango inspired departments and communications programmes that have achieved diddly squat, even in the cause of the great god 'awareness' (peace be upon its awesome power to confer ticked boxes, targets and hence bonuses) that could have gone to actual, tangible things that might help reduce emissions now.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Maybe we need a calculator to calculate the best calculator
Just watched on BBC Breakfast TV Environment Minister David Miliband (for some, unexplained, reason sitting in an internet cafe) talking about the latest 'carbon calculator'.
The first question from the interviewer was the best: why do we need another?
It's a fair point. There are many. According to Mr. Miliband it is 'the gold standard' (see my initial review below). So that's OK then.
And, having calculated away, I wonder what exactly I'll do except file and forget.
Why do I get the odd feeling that a few boxes got ticked in the Ministry and Television Centre (today's eco-slot... check), but little else will get done.
Anyway, it has been done, and as I was about to post I got this nice letter, which I duly pass on:
20/06/2007 08:00
Dear Sir
I know readers increasingly want to do their bit to help combat climate change - and knowing about your carbon footprint is a good way to start.
That's why we have this week launched a new online CO2 calculator, where people can find out their carbon footprint. The calculator will also suggest the practical steps we can take to cut our emissions and, often, save some money as well.
Things we do in our everyday lives have an effect - good or bad - on the environment. And more than 40 per cent of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions come from our homes and travel.
Most of us have become a bit greener already - for example, nearly all of us are into recycling now - but there are lots of other things we can do to reduce our impact on climate change.
Whatever your lifestyle, the Act on CO2 calculator will give you practical pointers about how to cut your emissions, tailored to the way you live.
To check out your carbon footprint, and find out what you can do about it, log on to: http://www.direct.gov.uk/actonCO2
David Miliband
Environment Secretary
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
London
SW1P 3JR
Sadly, having logged on, I was confronted by a wall of complicated, slow, time and energy-sapping fancy graphics that got in the way of simply getting to the point. So I gave up. And I have fast broadband. I wonder if others, and especially those at home with possibly slower lines, will be more dedicated.
Junkk.com gets a few justified brickbats for some aspects of design and navigation, but it gets a lot more bouquets for being quick, and giving you what you want, or pointing you at it, very quickly. And in a fun, interactive, real-person to real-person web 2.0 way.
So as an exercise in genuine ROI, I wonder how much this committee-created, ministry multi-layer sanctioned drain on the taxpayer cost, and what it will achieve for that money?
Should you have any thoughts, they are keen to hear from you: Feedback on the calculator can be emailed to calculator.feedback@defra.gsi.gov.uk
The first question from the interviewer was the best: why do we need another?
It's a fair point. There are many. According to Mr. Miliband it is 'the gold standard' (see my initial review below). So that's OK then.
And, having calculated away, I wonder what exactly I'll do except file and forget.
Why do I get the odd feeling that a few boxes got ticked in the Ministry and Television Centre (today's eco-slot... check), but little else will get done.
Anyway, it has been done, and as I was about to post I got this nice letter, which I duly pass on:
20/06/2007 08:00
Dear Sir
I know readers increasingly want to do their bit to help combat climate change - and knowing about your carbon footprint is a good way to start.
That's why we have this week launched a new online CO2 calculator, where people can find out their carbon footprint. The calculator will also suggest the practical steps we can take to cut our emissions and, often, save some money as well.
Things we do in our everyday lives have an effect - good or bad - on the environment. And more than 40 per cent of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions come from our homes and travel.
Most of us have become a bit greener already - for example, nearly all of us are into recycling now - but there are lots of other things we can do to reduce our impact on climate change.
Whatever your lifestyle, the Act on CO2 calculator will give you practical pointers about how to cut your emissions, tailored to the way you live.
To check out your carbon footprint, and find out what you can do about it, log on to: http://www.direct.gov.uk/actonCO2
David Miliband
Environment Secretary
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
London
SW1P 3JR
Sadly, having logged on, I was confronted by a wall of complicated, slow, time and energy-sapping fancy graphics that got in the way of simply getting to the point. So I gave up. And I have fast broadband. I wonder if others, and especially those at home with possibly slower lines, will be more dedicated.
Junkk.com gets a few justified brickbats for some aspects of design and navigation, but it gets a lot more bouquets for being quick, and giving you what you want, or pointing you at it, very quickly. And in a fun, interactive, real-person to real-person web 2.0 way.
So as an exercise in genuine ROI, I wonder how much this committee-created, ministry multi-layer sanctioned drain on the taxpayer cost, and what it will achieve for that money?
Should you have any thoughts, they are keen to hear from you: Feedback on the calculator can be emailed to calculator.feedback@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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