Door and window locks are less carbon-costly and more effective than burglar alarms and CCTV, a new study finds

Monday, March 13, 2017 - 14:31 in Physics & Chemistry

A new study, which estimates the carbon footprint of burglary prevention measures, has found that the best options from both an environmental and security point of view are door and window locks. This is because they are not only more effective at preventing crime, but also more environmentally friendly, having a much lower carbon footprint than other measures, such as burglar alarms or CCTV.

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