Permaculture Research Digest

Wednesday 3 April 2013

Carbon footprint calculator for food (on-line)

Carbon Calculations Over the Life Cycle of Industrial Activities

This free tool enables the food industry and consumers to find out the carbon footprint of hundreds of different food items. You can use the tool to look up different meal ingredients, or to prepare your own meal virtually by adding the ingredients of your choice, 'transporting' and 'cooking' them. You can compare the carbon footprint of different meal options to help you choose the lowest carbon alternative. There is also an app for android tablets and mobile phones.

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