Assumptions

What is included?

General assumptions: Hot shower. Water heated by a typical electric shower.

Material

Material is included.

Production

Incl. electricity production.

Distribution

Incl. electricity distribution.

Use

UK energy mix.

End of life

  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.

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