Keep Winter Cool - Carbon Calculator
There are just six easy steps to calculate your carbon footprint. We have tried to cover the main greenhouse gas generating activities involved in a trip to an alpine resort such as travel, lighting, heating, rubbish disposal and lift operation. We have also included energy efficient options to assist you in reducing your overall carbon footprint. Try and chose as many energy efficient options as you can - but remember you have to stick to them!
Step 1 Calculate your Greenhouse Gas emissions from travelling to and from the Resort.
Every time you drive somewhere you consume energy. As cars burn fuel, Greenhouse Gasses are produced and these are what cause global warming. You can reduce the impact of your travel by using a smaller car with better fuel economy or sharing a lift or catching a bus.
Select the vehicle type will you be travelling in to the competition.
Large 4WD or large 8 cylinder car (approx. fuel consumption 14.3L/100km)
Medium 4WD or large 6 cylinder car (approx. fuel consumption 11.5L/100km)
Small 4WD or small to medium 4 cylinder car (approx. fuel consumption 9.0L/100km)
Hybrid Car (approx. fuel consumption 4.4L/100km)
Mini Bus or coach (8 to 22 seats)
Coach (23 or more seats)
Select the type of fuel your vehicle uses.
Petrol
Diesel
LPG
Petrol and Electric
Enter the total number of people who will be travelling with you.
Enter the suburb or postcode, and State, you are leaving from.
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
West Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Enter the resort you will be visiting.
Falls Creek
Charlotte Pass
Lake Mountain
Mount Baw Baw
Mount Buller
Mount Hotham
Mount Stirling
Perisher
Selwyn Snowfields
Thredbo
Calculate the distance you travelled to and from the Resort
km
Your total Greenhouse Gas emissions from travelling to and from the Resort are
CO2-e kg
The WORST CASE for Greenhouse Gas emissions from travelling to and from the Resort is
CO2-e kg
Worst case is a large four wheel drive or V8 car, using petrol carrying one person.
Compared to the WORST CASE, your total SAVINGS from travelling to and from the Resort are
CO2-e kg