Dr Aaron W Jones | Carbon Estimates
Household Estimates
For reference I summarize the manufacturing emissions of some household items.
| Item | CO2 Emissions (kg) | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge | 400 | Directly from source | ethicalconsumer.org |
| Washing Machine | 200 | Directly from source | ethicalconsumer.org |
| Dishwasher | 200 | Directly from source | ethicalconsumer.org |
| Microwave | 116 | Normalized fridge estimate by mass of appliance | Approximate mass of appliance is 18 kg |
| Toaster | 22 | Normalized fridge estimate by mass of appliance | Approximate mass of appliance is 3.4 kg |
| Sofa bed | 88 | Directly from source | 2011 Furniture Industry Research Association Report (Benchmarking Carbon Footprints of Furniture Products) |
| Vacuum Cleaner | 98 | Normalized fridge estimate by mass of appliance | Approximate mass of appliance is 15 kg |