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!
1000
0.2 KG
The CO₂ emissions of Charging 25 smartphones.
2000
0.4 KG
The CO₂ emissions from 4 plastic bottles being made.
3000
0.6 KG
The CO₂ emissions of leaving your laptop plugged-in for 48hrs.
4000
0.8 KG
The CO₂ emissions of using a coffee maker for a month.
5000
1.0 KG
The CO₂ absorbed by a tree over about a month.
6000
1.2 KG
The CO₂ emissions for an average family ,48hrs, of electricity use.
7000
1.4 KG
The CO₂ emissions from 1.5 loads of laundry in a dryer.
8000
1.6 KG
The CO₂ emissions saved by recycling 120 plastic bottles.
9000
1.8 KG
The CO₂ emissions for turning off air conditioning, 10hrs, in summer.
10.000
2.0 KG
The CO₂ emissions driving a car for about 8 kilometers, or 5 miles.
Sources: https://www.epa.gov/automotive-trends/highlights-automotive-trends-report https://www.energy.gov/ https://www.iea.org/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/
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