Kick the Habit: A UN Guide to Climate Neutrality

Energy cost of out-of-season vegetables

Oil required for production Litres per kilogram of vegetable

Asparagus

5

4

3

French beans

2

Courgettes

1

Tomatoes

0

J F M A M J J A S O N D Month of consumption

Source: ESU-Services Consulting (Switzerland), 2006.

Consumer power can work, and so can the power of those determined to consume less or consume in a smarter way. And the choices you make about what you consume will eventually filter through to affect business and industry. You are one individual, but the decisions you make allow you to wield power on a wider stage. If products are made to last, do not replace them. If they are not, do not buy them – and tell the manufacturer why you are choosing something else.

Producing 100 Kwh of electricity in the US

58

Producing 100 Kwh of electricity in Japan

42

Producing 100 Kwh of electricity in Europe

35

THE CYCLE – REDUCE KICK THE HABIT

111