How the experiment works
This tracker is designed as a light, realistic behaviour experiment. You track what you actually do, then review patterns at the end.
- Pick a timeframe: 7 / 14 / 30 days.
- Define your “rules”: e.g., “bus first”, “bike if > 3°C and dry”, “no rideshare weekdays”.
- Log trips: mode, distance/time, cost, and a quick mood/energy note.
- Review weekly: what changed, what didn’t, what surprised you.
- Decide one upgrade: a small habit or infrastructure change to keep.
Tip: If you want CO₂ estimates too, pair this with the CO₂ + expense counter.
What you’ll track
Basics
- Date
- Trip purpose
- Transport mode
- Distance or time
- Cost
Human signals
- Mood (1–5)
- Energy (1–5)
- Stress (1–5)
- Weather/context
- Notes (friction + wins)
Keep it simple: if a field is annoying, delete it. The best tracker is the one you actually use.
Disclaimer: this is only a template. For the best results edit the sheet or contact us for quotation if you are running a wider project and would like an integration into your organisation/personal project.
End-of-week reflection prompts
- What triggered the “least sustainable” choice this week?
- Which mode made you feel surprisingly good (or bad)?
- What was the biggest time sink?
- Where did money leak out?
- What single change would make the sustainable choice easier next week?
Optional: Add your own experiment notes
Want this page to include your personal learnings? Add a short section like:
- My baseline: what you did before
- My rules: what you tried to change
- Biggest surprise: one insight
- What I kept: one habit that stuck
Quick start
- Download the template
- Pick a start date
- Track for 7 days first
- Decide: continue to 30 days or stop
FAQ
Do I need exact distance data?
No.
Estimates are enough. The tracker is designed to raise awareness, not produce laboratory-grade data.
If you roughly know the distance between home, work, or university, that is sufficient.
Consistency matters more than precision.
What if I forget to log trips?
Log them later.
If you miss a day, approximate it based on your routine.
The goal is pattern recognition over time, not perfection.
Even incomplete data reveals behavioural trends.
Can I use it as a team challenge?
Yes.
The tracker works well for classrooms, companies, or small teams.
Participants can compare transport modes, CO₂ impact, and cost differences over a month.
It can be used to start discussions about infrastructure, habits, and collective impact.