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Chemistry · Paper 2 · Foundation + Higher · C9

Carbon footprints and reducing emissions

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Count the full life cycle

A carbon footprint is the total carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product, service or event. Include raw materials, manufacture, transport, use and disposal. CO₂-equivalent (CO₂e) puts different gases on a common warming basis.

A carbon footprint includes greenhouse gas emissions from raw materials, manufacture, transport, use and end of life.

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