Understanding Youth Carbon Cultures.

We are all made of carbon. All known life is partly composed of carbon: about 18.5% of your body is made of carbon. But carbon is also an important feature in many of our favourite pastimes and pursuits.

 

This rapid response project aims to create new conversations about young people’s relationships with carbon across Australia. These conversations are important to ensure that young people’s voices are heard as Australia enters a period of energy system transitions.

How does carbon fit into our everyday lives?

  • car engine

    Bikes and cars.

    Cars and motorbikes come into contact with carbon in many different ways - from the carbon fibre they are often made from, to the carbon dioxide they emit.

  • industrial sewing machine

    Fashion.

    The fashion industry accounts for a huge percentage of the total global carbon emissions.

  • skis

    Sport.

    Many of our favourite sports use carbon fibre in their equipment.

  • network servors in a data room

    Music.

    Some musical instruments are beginning to be made using carbon fibre. Even music streaming services rely on huge data stores that have a big carbon footprint.

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