Carbonle #119 — September 27, 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 cotton tote bagCotton is thirsty and land-hungry. You'd need ~150 uses to beat a plastic bag.3.5 kg CO₂e
• 3🎒A backpackSynthetic fabric, zips and a frame. More than you'd think for a bag.16 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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