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Sustainable Consumption Patterns in USA and Austria: A Comparative Analysis

This project by Tanja Eschberger delves into the personal consumption patterns in the USA and Austria, focusing on the impact of plastic use, water bottles, transportation choices, airplane travel, and energy consumption. The overall results show significant disparities between the countries and highlight areas for improvement to reduce CO2 emissions. Through policies and regulations such as taxes, incentives, and promotions for sustainable practices, both nations can work towards a more eco-friendly future. Thank you for your attention!

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Sustainable Consumption Patterns in USA and Austria: A Comparative Analysis

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  1. Personal consumptionpattern USA – Austria Project by Tanja Eschberger

  2. Overall results • Data World Bank (2010) – CO2emissions in metrictons per capita: USA – 17.6, Austria – 8

  3. Useofplastic • impact in kilos of CO2 per kilo of plastic: 2.3 • bagsforvegetables, groceries1 bag = 5 grams • packagesfrombuyingmeat, othergroceries, prepackagedmeals1 package = 20 grams

  4. Useofwaterbottles • impact in kilos of CO2 per kilo of plastic: 2.3 • impact in kilos of CO2 per kilo of glass: 0.3 • USA: plasticbottles 1 bottle (500ml) = 12.7 grams • Austria: glassbottles1 bottle (1l) = 500 grams

  5. Transportation • impact in kilos of CO2 per km: car – 0.35, bus – 0.2, train 0.09, airplane – 0.34 (+ 104 kilos of CO2 per takeoff)

  6. Airplane

  7. Transportation • impact in kilos of CO2 per km: car – 0.35, bus – 0.2, train 0.09, airplane – 0.34 (+ 104 kilos of CO2 per takeoff)

  8. Energy • impact in kilos of CO2 per kilowatt hour: 0.70555 • USA: energy used in my hall (City Hall) in the month of September • Austria (yearly energy usage in 2012): electricity – 2,810 kWh, gas – 1,990m3 (1m3 gas ~ 11 kWh)  overall 24,700 kWh per year

  9. Overall resultsandconclusions

  10. Policiesandregulations • use of plastic (bags, packages and bottles): taxes, incentives for grocery stores and restaurants • transportation: promote trains • energy: incentives to reduce the use of heating/AC and water

  11. Thankyouforyourattention!

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