Assumptions

What is included?

General assumptions: Reusable, tumble-dried and washed at 90°C. Used for 2.5 years.

Material

Material is included.

Production

Production is included.

Distribution

Distribution is included.

Use

Use is included.

End of life

End of life is included.

  Carbon Footprint (CO2e)

We focus on carbon footprint (CO2e), the decisive factor affecting climate change. However, other dimensions should be taken in account before taking decisions, e.g. the water, the waste and the land footprint as well as the ethical perspective. Click here to learn more about CO2e.

Sources

  1. Berners-Lee, M. (2011). How bad are bananas?: the carbon footprint of everything. Greystone Books. ISBN: 1553658329, 9781553658320

  2. Berners-Lee, M. (2010). What's the carbon footprint of ... using a mobile phone? URL: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/green-living-blog/2010/jun/09/carbon-footprint-mobile-phone

  3. The Guardian (2010). What's the carbon footprint of … a load of laundry? URL: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/green-living-blog/2010/nov/25/carbon-footprint-load-laundry

  4. The Guardian (2010). What's the carbon footprint of ... a new car? URL: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/green-living-blog/2010/sep/23/carbon-footprint-new-car