Lab Project - Your Carbon Footprint - Digital Logbook (2)-1
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ELECTRICITY USAGE
Obtain one electric bill for your residence and fill in the following data
Date range for electric bill
0
This date r
Number of days in this date range
0
0
Number of people living in your residence
0
0
0
0
Assume 365
Total usage in kwh
(from bill for entire residence)
Your share of the usage in kwh
Your share of the usage in kwh
per day
Your electricity usage in kwh
per year
range will ideally include parts of September/October (our designated "average months")
5 days per year
NATURAL GAS USAGE
Obtain one natural gas bill for your residence and fill in the following data
Date range for natural gas bill
0
This date r
Number of days in this date range
0
0
Number of people living in your residence
0
0
0
0
Assume 365
Total usage in therms
or ft
3
(from bill for entire residence)
Your share of the usage in therms
or ft
3
Your share of the usage in therms
or ft
3
per day
Your natural gas usage in therms
or ft
3
per year
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range will ideally include parts of September/October (our designated "average months")
5 days per year
DRIVING
Track your vehicle fuel usage for at least four weeks by logging each fuel fill-up
How many vehicles do you operate?
0
Fuel Fill-up Log
Vehicle #1
Track fuel purchases for Vehicle #1 over at least 4 weeks; record the number of days betwee
Fill-Up
Date
1
Oct. 23
0
2
Oct.20.
0
0
3
Nov. 2nd
0
0
4
Oct.18th
0
0
5
Nov. 5th
0
0
6
Oct. 26th
0
0
7
Oct. 15
0
0
8
Oct 13.
0
0
9
Oct. 5th
0
0
10
Oct. 10
0
0
TOTAL
0
0
0
What type of fuel does Vehicle #1 use?
0
Vehicle #2
Track fuel purchases for Vehicle #2 over at least 4 weeks; record the number of days betwee
Fill-Up
Date
1
Oct. 23
0
2
Oct.20.
0
0
3
Nov. 2nd
0
0
4
Oct.18th
0
0
5
Nov. 5th
0
0
6
Oct. 26th
0
0
7
Oct. 15
0
0
8
Oct 13.
0
0
9
Oct. 5th
0
0
10
Oct. 10
0
0
TOTAL
0
0
Odometer
Reading
Gallons
Purchased
Average number of miles
driven per day?
Expected number of miles
driven per year?
What is the fuel efficiency (in miles/gallon
) for Vehicle #1?
Odometer
Reading
Gallons
Purchased
0
0
0
What type of fuel does Vehicle #2 use?
0
Average number of miles
driven per day?
Expected number of miles
driven per year?
What is the fuel efficiency (in miles/gallon
) for Vehicle #2?
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Enter up to two vehicles below (scroll); see your lab instructor if you operate more than two vehicles
en the first and last fill-ups under 'Date/Total' below
The following calculations require that the first fill-up results in a full tank
The 'gallons purchased' at the first fill-up is unimportant, as this relates to driving that preceded this study
The following calculations require that the last fill-up results in a full tank
Odometer Reading/Total should be the number of miles traveled between the first and last fill-ups
Assume 365 days per year
Use the data above for this calculation, not your onboard computer (if present)
Gasoline or Diesel (if you are lucky enough to have an electric vehicle, see your lab instructor)
en the first and last fill-ups under 'Date/Total' below
The following calculations require that the first fill-up results in a full tank
The 'gallons purchased' at the first fill-up is unimportant, as this relates to driving that preceded this study
The following calculations require that the last fill-up results in a full tank
Odometer Reading/Total should be the number of miles traveled between the first and last fill-ups
Assume 365 days per year
Use the data above for this calculation, not your onboard computer (if present)
Gasoline or Diesel (if you are lucky enough to have an electric vehicle, see your lab instructor)
RIDE SHARE SERVICES (UBER/LYFT)
Track your Uber/Lyft (or similar) usage for at least four weeks
Start date for tracking Uber/Lyft usage?
Oct. 8th
The time el
End date for tracking Uber/Lyft usage?
Nov. 4th
Number of total days tracking Uber/Lyft usage?
28
Journey
Important
1
0
0
0
Insert addi
2
0
0
0
All entries
3
0
0
0
Use Google
4
0
0
0
Distance is
5
0
0
0
To calculat
6
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
TOTAL
0
The total h
0
Use the 'Nu
0
Assume 36
25 mpg
For any an
What type of fuel does the vehicle use?
Gasoline
For any an
Distance
(miles)
Number
of Riders
Your Share
(miles)
Average number of miles
ridden per day?
Expected number of miles
ridden per year?
What is the fuel efficiency (in miles/gallon
) of the vehicle?
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lapsed between the start and end dates should be at least 4 weeks
Notes:
itional rows to this table, as needed
assume one-way travel
e maps (or similar) to determine distances from stop to stop
s the miles traveled from stop to stop on a one-way journey
te 'Your Share', divide the 'Distance' by the 'Number of Riders' (excluding the driver)
here is the sum of the 'Your Share' column (in miles).
umber of total days tracking Uber/Lyft usage' value (Cell D8) above for this calculation
65 days per year; enter this value into the Cool Climate Calculator as a second 'Driving' entry.
nd all Uber/Lyft vehicles, assume the U.S. (2018) average car fuel efficiency of 25 miles/gallon
nd all Uber/Lyft vehicles, assume a gasoline engine
PUBLIC TRANSIT USAGE
Track your public transit usage for at least four weeks by logging each bus, commuter rail, light rail, or Am
Start date for tracking public transit usage?
Oct. 8th
The time el
End date for tracking public transit usage?
Nov. 4th
Number of total days tracking public transit usage?
City/Regional Bus
Journey
Important
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Use Google
3
0
0
0
0
Distance is
4
0
0
0
0
As needed,
5
0
0
0
0
Insert addi
6
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
0
0
Use the 'Nu
0
Assume 365
Commuter Rail Lines
In Denver,
Journey
Important
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Use Google
3
0
0
0
0
Distance is
4
0
0
0
0
As needed,
5
0
0
0
0
Insert addi
6
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
0
0
Use the 'Nu
0
Assume 365
Distance
(miles)
Repeating
(yes/no)
If yes, number
of journeys
Total Distance
(miles)
All entries
Average number of miles
ridden per day?
Expected number of miles
ridden per year?
Distance
(miles)
Repeating
(yes/no)
If yes, number
of journeys
Total Distance
(miles)
All entries
Average number of miles
ridden per day?
Expected number of miles
ridden per year?
Light Rail Lines
In Denver,
Journey
Important
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Use Google
3
0
0
0
0
Distance is
4
0
0
0
0
As needed,
5
0
0
0
0
Insert addi
6
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
0
0
Use the 'Nu
0
Assume 365
Amtrak
Please see your lab instructor for instructions on how best to log Amtrak journeys
Distance
(miles)
Repeating
(yes/no)
If yes, number
of journeys
Total Distance
(miles)
All entries
Average number of miles
ridden per day?
Expected number of miles
ridden per year?
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mtrak train journey.
lapsed between the start and end dates should be at least 4 weeks
Notes:
e maps (or similar) to determine distances from stop to stop
s the miles traveled from stop to stop on a one-way journey
, include any 'repeat journey' multipliers in the 'Total Distance' (e.g., Column B x Column D = Column E)
itional rows to this table, as needed
umber of total days tracking public transit usage' value (Cell E8) above for this calculation
5 days per year
the commuter rail lines are the A-Line, B-Line, and G-Line
Notes:
e maps (or similar) to determine distances from stop to stop
s the miles traveled from stop to stop on a one-way journey
, include any 'repeat journey' multipliers in the 'Total Distance' (e.g., Column B x Column D = Column E)
itional rows to this table, as needed
umber of total days tracking public transit usage' value (Cell E8) above for this calculation
5 days per year
assume one-way travel; for roundtrip, enter the journey one time as a 'repeat
×
2' journey
assume one-way travel; for roundtrip, enter the journey one time as a 'repeat
×
2' journey
light rail includes all RTD rail lines, except the A-Line, B-Line, and G-Line
Notes:
e maps (or similar) to determine distances from stop to stop
s the miles traveled from stop to stop on a one-way journey
, include any 'repeat journey' multipliers in the 'Total Distance' (e.g., Column B x Column D = Column E)
itional rows to this table, as needed
umber of total days tracking public transit usage' value (Cell E8) above for this calculation
5 days per year
assume one-way travel; for roundtrip, enter the journey one time as a 'repeat
×
2' journey
AIR TRAVEL
Log the one-way distance (with round-trip travel equaling two flights) of any air travel that occurred, or that
Journey
Date
1
Oct.18th
1083
0
1
0
2
Oct. 23rd
1083
0
1
0
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TOTAL
0
2,166
0
Important Notes:
All entries assume one-way travel, with round-trip travel counting as two entries; log each segment of a connect
Use an air travel milage calculator (e.g., http://www.webflyer.com/travel/mileage_calculator/) to determine one
Insert additional rows to this table, as needed
|---PROVIDE NUMBER
OF TRIPS IN EACH CATE
Distance
(miles)
Short Trip
(<400 mi)
Medium Trip
(400-1500 mi)
Long Trip
(1500-3000 mi)
Each trip should be categorized into 'Short', 'Medium', 'Long', and 'Extended' using the milage values above, an
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you expect to occur, between January 1 and December 31
0
0
0
ting flight separately
e way flight distances
EGORY--------|
Extended Trip
(>3000 mi)
nd the number
(not the milage) of categorized trips will be added up separately
FOOD
Date
1
Oct. 4th
0
0
5
2
Oct. 2nd
0
0
3
3
Oct. 8th
0
0
4
4
Oct 11th
0
0
5
5
Oct. 19th
0
0
3
6
Oct 20th.
0
0
6
7
Oct. 22nd
0
0
5
8
Oct. 23rd
0
0
3
9
Oct 24th
0
0
4
10
Oct 18.
0
0
3
0
0
41
0
0
4
Important Notes:
For packaged food items, use the serving size on the package to determine the number of servings you consu
Ensure that you select 'random' days for this evaluation, meaning that you somehow blindly determine the da
*Log all drinks here, including bottled water but excluding tap water
Log each serving
of food you eat during 10 random
days
Random
Day
Beef, Pork,
Lamb, Veal
Fish &
Seafood
Chicken/Turkey
& Eggs
Servings
consumed during the 10 days?
Average servings
consumed per day?
For fresh food and restaurant meals, estimate (do your best!) the number of servings consumed using the ser
(http://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/suggested-servings-f
Dairy
Fruit & Vegetables
0
0
2 servings of waffles
1
4
0
0
2 servings of waffles
1
6
0
0
1 cup of milk
1
5
0
0
1 cup of milk
1
4
0
0
1 cup of milk
2
5
0
0
1 cup of milk
1
5
0
0
1 cup of milk
1
6
0
0
1 cup of milk
1
6
0
0
1 cup of milk
1
5
0
0
1 cup of milk
2
5
0
0
12
51
0
0
1.5
1.5
5.5
umed
ays that you will log without preference
Nuts &
Processed Meats
Grains &
Baked Goods
Snacks &
Drinks*
rving size suggestions of the American Heart Association
from-each-food-group)
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SHOPPING
Date
Clothing
Entertainment
1
Oct. 4th
65
0
0
2
Oct. 2nd
0
0
0
3
Oct. 8th
68
0
0
4
Oct 11th
65
0
0
5
Oct. 19th
65
0
0
6
Oct 20th.
0
0
0
7
Oct. 22nd
68
0
0
8
Oct. 23rd
68
0
0
9
Oct 24th
60
0
0
10
Oct 18.
64
0
0
TOTAL
517
0
0
Important Notes:
Record the number of days between the first and last purchase under 'Date/Total'; this values should be betw
If these purchases are 'shared' with another person, please determine your 'share' of the purchase prior to en
(*)'Home goods' include virtually anything that you purchase that enables your life to operate (e.g., soap, pa
Log the dollar amount
spent within each of several categories below over a four week period
Logged
Purchase
Office, Paper, &
Books
(
†
)'Uncategorized Purchases' may include episodic or one-time purchases (e.g., electronics, furniture) that w
calculation, but that you may want to discuss as a 'deficiency' in the overall process (see the Discussion s
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
25
0
0
0
0
0
18
0
24
0
0
0
82
0
ween 28 and 31
ntering it into the cells above
aper towels, trash bags, light bulbs, etc.)
Home* & Cleaning
Goods
Uncategorized
Purchases
†
will not be included in your carbon footprint
section of the write-up outline)