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How much carbon? PDF E-mail

The average 4-bedroom home emits 6-8 tonnes of carbon per year - the equivalent of 1.5 good-sized African elephants! The areas of heat loss are highlighted below: 

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50-60% of heat loss is through the walls and roof of a typical house. Doors and windows account for 25-30%, the remainder is through the floor.