Carbonle #30 — June 30, 2026

Today: the stuff you buy

The order that day, lightest footprint to heaviest.

• 1📰A newspaperA day's paper, printed and delivered. Mostly the weight of the paper.0.25 kg CO₂e
• 2📕A bookPaper, ink and shipping for one paperback. More than people guess.2.7 kg CO₂e
• 3🍞A toasterSmall appliance, but the metal and wiring still cost something to make.5 kg CO₂e
• 4🛏️A mattressFoam, springs and fabric in a big block. Heavier than it looks.110 kg CO₂e
• 5🚲A bicycleA metal frame and parts, but it pays back fast if it replaces driving.130 kg CO₂e

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