Act on CO2 Carbon Calculator

This campaign aims to help people understand how to reduce their individual carbon footprint.  
  
It uses an interactive carbon calculator that can be used to calculate the carbon footprint of an individual or whole household. It is split into three sections: home energy, appliances and personal transport. It provides tailored recommendations through a personalised ‘action plan' about steps users can take to cut their own emissions.

You can link to the calculator from the pages on your council website on saving energy, recycling and climate change pages.

Linking to the Act on CO2 carbon calculator

Suggested text:

• Short version 
  'Calculate your carbon footprint on Directgov and find out more about greener living'
  
  
• Long version 
  Everyone has a carbon footprint - it's your own personal measure of how much carbon dioxide you create and how much you contribute to climate change. Use the Act on CO2 calculator to find out what your carbon footprint is. You'll also get a personalised action plan with recommendations about how you can help tackle climate change

Please link to www.direct.gov.uk/actonCO2

If you would like to link to the wider 'Environment and greener living' section on Directgov use http://www.direct.gov.uk/greenerliving

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