Clothing Carbon Impact Calculator

About the Clothing Carbon Impact Calculator

The Clothing Carbon Impact Calculator helps you estimate the carbon emissions (in kg CO2e) associated with your clothing purchases, promoting sustainable fashion choices.

Sustainability Tool: Understand and reduce the environmental impact of your wardrobe.

This tool uses average emission factors for simplicity.

• Features:
  • Inputs: Number of items, clothing type (t-shirt, jeans, jacket), material (cotton, polyester, wool), and production region (Asia, Europe, North America).
  • Calculates emissions based on clothing type, material, and production region.
  • Emission Factors (kg CO2e/item):
    • T-Shirt: Cotton (7), Polyester (5), Wool (10)
    • Jeans: Cotton (20), Polyester (15), Wool (25)
    • Jacket: Cotton (30), Polyester (25), Wool (35)
    • Region Multipliers: Asia (1.2), Europe (1.0), North America (1.1)
  • Keypad includes digits (0–9), decimal point (.) for precise inputs.
  • Displays total emissions and per-item emissions.
  • Clear, backspace, and copy functionality for results.
  • Share or embed the calculator.
• Practical Applications: Ideal for eco-conscious shoppers, fashion brands, or sustainability educators.
• How to Use:
  • Enter the number of clothing items.
  • Select clothing type (t-shirt, jeans, jacket).
  • Select material (cotton, polyester, wool).
  • Select production region (Asia, Europe, North America).
  • Use keypad digits or decimal point for inputs.
  • Click "Calculate" to see your carbon impact.
  • Use "Clear" to reset or "⌫" to delete the last character.
  • Copy results or share/embed the calculator.
• Helpful Tips:
  • Number of items must be non-negative.
  • Choose polyester or locally produced items to reduce emissions.
  • Opt for second-hand clothing to lower your carbon footprint.
  • Support brands with sustainable practices.
  • Buy fewer, high-quality items to minimize impact.
• Examples:
  • Example 1:
    • Items = 3, Clothing = T-Shirt (Cotton), Region = Asia
    • Calculations:
      • Emissions = 3 × 7 × 1.2 = 25.20 kg CO2e
      • Per Item = 25.20 / 3 = 8.40 kg CO2e
    • Result: Total Emissions = 25.20 kg CO2e, Per Item = 8.40 kg CO2e
  • Example 2:
    • Items = 2, Clothing = Jeans (Polyester), Region = Europe
    • Calculations:
      • Emissions = 2 × 15 × 1.0 = 30.00 kg CO2e
      • Per Item = 30.00 / 2 = 15.00 kg CO2e
    • Result: Total Emissions = 30.00 kg CO2e, Per Item = 15.00 kg CO2e

Calculate your clothing’s carbon impact and shop sustainably with this calculator. Share or embed it on your site!