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

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