Greenhouse Transportation Facts

Transport accounts for the lion share of the average Australian household’s greenhouse gases.

An average Australian household generates over 6 tonnes of greenhouse gas from transport - mostly from car use. A third of this results from travel to work.

Source: QUANTIFY - Quantifying Transport Systems 2007.

Did you know?

1. Every litre of petrol saved cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 2.8 kilograms and saves you at least $1 plus vehicle wear-and-tear.
2. Diesel can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20% relative to petrol.
3. A variety of renewable fuel blends and fuels with greenhouse benefits are becoming available. Look out for them at your next petrol stop.
4. Have the car airconditioner checked from time to time as leakage of refrigerant from car airconditioners also adds to climate change.