Carbonle #35 — July 5, 2026
Today: what's in the wardrobe
The order that day, lightest footprint to heaviest.
- 1A baseball capA bit of cotton and a stiff brim, and it still costs a few kilos to make.4.2 kg CO₂e
- 2A scarfWool or acrylic, not much of it, but more than you'd guess.8.6 kg CO₂e
- 3A pair of jeansDenim is cotton plus heavy dyeing: about 16 kg a pair to make. The washing comes later.16.5 kg CO₂e
- 4Leather bootsLeather carries the footprint of the cattle behind it.30 kg CO₂e
- 5A winter coatLots of fabric and insulation. One of the heavier everyday garments.40 kg CO₂e