Simplified comparison of GHG Emissions for in-store vs. online purchasing of retail goods

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In-store shoppers have a 15 times greater impact on greenhouse gas emissions than online shoppers. A study found that nearly 40 kg of CO2 emissions comes from storefront presence and transportation while only 2.6 kg of CO2 emissions originate from online shopping scenarios.

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