Carbon Footprint of Natural Rubber

Natural rubber is an elastic material harvested from rubber tree sap, commonly used in footwear soles, elastic waistbands, and performance apparel components. The carbon footprint of natural rubber averages 8.3 kg CO₂e per kg, reflecting emissions from cultivation, tapping, processing, and transportation of this renewable but land-intensive material.

What’s are the CO2e emissions of Natural Rubber

What’s are the CO2e emissions of Natural Rubber?

The carbon footprint Natural Rubber ranges from 8.3 kg CO2e per kg (average) to 8.9 kg CO2e per kg (median), with CO2 emissions Natural Rubber primarily driven by land-use change from deforestation, fertilizer application, and processing energy. Greenhouse gas emissions Natural Rubber also include methane from decomposing organic matter in plantations.
  • Average footprint per kg: 8.3 kgCO2e
  • Median footprint per kg: 8.9 kgCO2e

Natural Rubber Water Consumption

Natural Rubber water consumption averages 0.0 m3 per kg, reflecting minimal water usage Natural Rubber requires during processing, making the water footprint Natural Rubber per kg relatively low compared to many agricultural materials.
  • Average water use per kg: 0.0 m3
  • Median water use per kg: 0.0 m3

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References

Data sourced from Carbonfact’s proprietary database, powered by over 50 million LCAs run on textile, fashion, and footwear products. The methodology is aligned with the EU Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and adapted for product category specificity.

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