Carbon Foot Print Ewaste Calculator
E-waste Carbon Footprint Calculator
Estimate your e-waste weight and the potential CO₂e savings from responsible recycling.
Enter the number of devices you’re retiring and we’ll calculate an indicative total in kilograms.
Important: Results are estimates for planning and internal reporting. Actual outcomes vary by model, weight, condition and end-of-life pathway.
Calculator
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Your estimated results
Total estimated e-waste
Based on average weight factors per device category.
Estimated CO₂e savings
Indicative estimate based on published references and industry assumptions.
Assumptions and references
This calculator uses average device weights and an indicative CO₂e savings factor to provide a simple estimate.
Savings vary depending on reuse vs recycling, device composition, and downstream processing.
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Australian Government reporting includes examples of net emissions benefits from recycling
(figures vary by product and processing pathway). - ANZRP life cycle assessment work notes impacts are driven by downstream processing and can be offset by avoided virgin material production when secondary materials displace primary materials.
References:
DCCEEW e-stewardship executive summary (PDF)
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ANZRP FY24 LCA report (PDF)
What to do next
If you’re ready to recycle, eWaste Sydney (IT Ewaste Solutions) can help with secure collections, asset audit reporting,
certified data destruction, and compliant recycling documentation.
FAQs
How accurate is this e-waste carbon footprint calculator?
It’s an estimate using average weights and an indicative CO₂e factor. For audit-ready reporting, use verified weights and disposal certificates.
What devices does the calculator include?
Laptops, desktops, mobile/tablets, servers, printers, monitors, TVs, switches, routers, cables and desk phones.
Can I use these results for ESG reporting?
Yes—these figures are useful for internal reporting and planning. For formal reporting, pair results with verified weights and documentation.
Do you provide certificates and chain-of-custody documentation?
Yes. We can provide asset audit reporting, chain-of-custody documentation, and recycling/data-destruction certificates.
Do you offer on-site data destruction?
Yes—on-site and off-site options are available depending on volumes and compliance needs.