Yes, 174 kg of CO2 emissions for a flight from London to Berlin can be considered significant when compared to everyday activities. For context, 174 kg of CO2 is approximately equivalent to:
- Using a typical washing machine for three years (about 180 loads)
- Running an air conditioner for two months in a hot climate
- A car trip from Berlin to Rome
To better understand the scale, 1 kg of CO2 emissions is equivalent to:
- 9.21 km traveled by bus
- 21.07 km by electric car
- 6.39 hours of video conferencing
- Sending 3333 emails
Comparing emissions in these terms helps put the carbon impact of different activities into perspective.