From our friends at Classic-Sailing
In the UK we create 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person per year. (12000 kilos)
On average UK people weigh 72 kilos.
That’s 230 kilos per person per week, equal to 3.2 adults per week!.
On average UK people weigh 72 kilos.
That’s 230 kilos per person per week, equal to 3.2 adults per week!.
When you are sailing you are creating about 53% less carbon than ashore.
Source Research Gate – Gary Kerr
You create carbon dioxide per person per week as follows –
On the Land
Infrastructure 33 Kilos 14%
Home energy 48 Kilos 21%
Travel 37 Kilos 16%
Food and Drink 56 kilos 24%
Purchases 58 Kilos 25%
Total 230 kilos 100%
* WHEREAS… On the Sea
Infrastructure (ports) 4 Kilos 2%
Home energy 4 Kilos 2%
Travel 37 Kilos 16%
Food and Drink 56 kilos 24%
Purchases (souvenirs) 8 Kilos 4%
Total 109 kilos 47%
Infrastructure (ports) 4 Kilos 2%
Home energy 4 Kilos 2%
Travel 37 Kilos 16%
Food and Drink 56 kilos 24%
Purchases (souvenirs) 8 Kilos 4%
Total 109 kilos 47%
* Infrastructure, this is shared amongst the whole ship’s compliment.
Home energy –there will be some small energy use even when you are not there.
Travel includes getting to and from your voyage. The more sailing you do and the less engine time you need – the better for the planet.
Home energy –there will be some small energy use even when you are not there.
Travel includes getting to and from your voyage. The more sailing you do and the less engine time you need – the better for the planet.
So! Not only is sailing good for you, its a good way to enjoy the planet!