My Ecological Footprint-quiz results were a little high and i still think could do more to low my footprint. The results stated, if everyone on the planet lived my lifestyle, we would need: 3.8 planets which is pretty much 4 planets. I'm sure for my age and in the area that i live in I'm consider below the average which is good, but there's always room for improvement.
What i'm doing now to waste less is: -shop at consignment shops instead of malls, turn appliances off when not using them, recylce (glass/paper), live in a small 2 bedroom cottage with no extra un- used rooms (just enough room for my mom an i), lower thermostat in winter and go with out a/c in the summer, dry clothes outside when its possible, and avoid car to idle.
Things i could in improve upon to lower my Ecological Footprint: number one thing is to lower my FOOD FOOTPRINT...(i consume too much meat each week, buy too much food with packaging, don't buy from farmer markets or natural food stores, or eat lower on the food chain, Most chicken.) I need to walk/bike/or take public transportation more often, choose energy efficient appliances, and purchase carbon offsets or use less.
By recognizing these issues and what i do that wastes, i correct or better these results. It just so happens to come down to this is people actually caring about their actions, that it has a impact no matter how one looks at the situation. It's being accountable for one's action's, and caring about others more than or just yourself.
"HAVE A HEART."
Sincerely Mallen
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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