# CO₂ reduction

On average, 1,000 steps cover about 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles), depending on stride length. Driving a typical car emits about 400 grams of CO₂ per mile (250 grams per kilometer) on average. By walking 1,000 steps instead of driving, you can save roughly 200 grams (0.2 kg) of CO₂ emissions.

So if someone consistently chooses to walk rather than drive short distances, the CO₂ savings can really add up!

<table><thead><tr><th width="102">STEPS</th><th width="112">CO₂ saved</th><th>Comparisation, Similar to:</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1000</td><td>0.2 KG</td><td>The CO₂ emissions of Charging 25 smartphones.</td></tr><tr><td>2000</td><td>0.4 KG</td><td>The CO₂ emissions from 4 plastic bottles being made.</td></tr><tr><td>3000</td><td>0.6 KG</td><td>The CO₂ emissions of leaving your laptop plugged-in for 48hrs.</td></tr><tr><td>4000</td><td>0.8 KG</td><td>The CO₂ emissions of using a coffee maker for a month.</td></tr><tr><td>5000</td><td>1.0 KG</td><td>The CO₂ absorbed by a tree over about a month.</td></tr><tr><td>6000</td><td>1.2 KG</td><td>The CO₂ emissions for an average family ,48hrs, of electricity use.</td></tr><tr><td>7000</td><td>1.4 KG</td><td>The CO₂ emissions from 1.5 loads of laundry in a dryer.</td></tr><tr><td>8000</td><td>1.6 KG</td><td>The CO₂ emissions saved by recycling 120 plastic bottles.</td></tr><tr><td>9000</td><td>1.8 KG</td><td>The CO₂ emissions for turning off air conditioning, 10hrs, in summer.</td></tr><tr><td>10.000</td><td>2.0 KG</td><td>The CO₂ emissions driving a car for about 8 kilometers, or 5 miles.</td></tr></tbody></table>

> Sources:\
> &#x20;<https://www.epa.gov/automotive-trends/highlights-automotive-trends-report>\
> <https://www.energy.gov/>\
> <https://www.iea.org/>\
> <https://www.fs.usda.gov/>