Carbon footprint of Bananas
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1 kg = 0.90 kg CO2e (?)
This equals approximately:
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0.2 servings of 10g protein Beef (beef herd)
(Proteins) ✈️ 1.9 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 5.5 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 5.8 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚌 8.3 kilometers traveling by bus
(Transport) 🚲 11.6 kilometers cycling
(Transport) 🔌 18.9 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 25.0 hours streaming video
(Streaming) 🚂 25.4 kilometers traveling by train
(Transport) 🤖 236.8 queries using ChatGPT
(AI) 🔍 4,500.0 searches searching on Google
(Search Engine)
(Proteins) ✈️ 1.9 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 5.5 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 5.8 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚌 8.3 kilometers traveling by bus
(Transport) 🚲 11.6 kilometers cycling
(Transport) 🔌 18.9 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 25.0 hours streaming video
(Streaming) 🚂 25.4 kilometers traveling by train
(Transport) 🤖 236.8 queries using ChatGPT
(AI) 🔍 4,500.0 searches searching on Google
(Search Engine)
Can I offset this?
While carbon offsetting is an option, it's generally better to choose more sustainable alternatives when available. Offsetting should be your last resort after reducing emissions.
Footprints
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Bananas | 0.90 | kg |
Related Activities
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Berries (Berries) | 1.50 | kg |
| Apples (Apples) | 0.40 | kg |
| Citrus (Citrus) | 0.40 | kg |
Sources
Reducing food's environmental impacts through producers and consumers. J. Poore and T. Nemecek, Science 2018.
Retrieved: 5 February 2025