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To live the way I do, I would need 5.56 Earths. My food footprint is my consumptions category with contributes the most to my overall footprint. I am contributing almost twice as much when compared to my country.
I am going to try and change a few things in my life to lower my overall footprint on the Earth. I am going to try and purchase more things that are certified organic. Right now I do eat a lot of meat products. It is something that has always been in my diet so it is something I am more accustom to then other things. I do not actually look at whether or not the things I purchase are certified organic or not. This is something I can look to change by looking at what there is in grocery stores for me to purchase. Something else I am going to try and change is the amount I
use my vehicle. I tend to drive quite a lot and don't really think about how much I am doing it. I almost never take public transportation because it is easier to just jump in my car. I am going to try and take the bus to school more and more each week because as of now I drive to class every day. There are certain days I do need to drive, but that is usually only a couple times a week for work. Lastly, I am going to try and purchase more energy efficient appliances and change the things in my apartment to be more energy efficient. I have learned a lot more about energy efficiency within the last few months, but I have not done much to change what it is I am doing. I still haven't changed simple things such as my light bulbs which will definately be a first step into changing the rest.
To live the way I do, I would need 5.56 Earths. My food footprint is my consumptions category with contributes the most to my overall footprint. I am contributing almost twice as much when compared to my country.
I am going to try and change a few things in my life to lower my overall footprint on the Earth. I am going to try and purchase more things that are certified organic. Right now I do eat a lot of meat products. It is something that has always been in my diet so it is something I am more accustom to then other things. I do not actually look at whether or not the things I purchase are certified organic or not. This is something I can look to change by looking at what there is in grocery stores for me to purchase. Something else I am going to try and change is the amount I
use my vehicle. I tend to drive quite a lot and don't really think about how much I am doing it. I almost never take public transportation because it is easier to just jump in my car. I am going to try and take the bus to school more and more each week because as of now I drive to class every day. There are certain days I do need to drive, but that is usually only a couple times a week for work. Lastly, I am going to try and purchase more energy efficient appliances and change the things in my apartment to be more energy efficient. I have learned a lot more about energy efficiency within the last few months, but I have not done much to change what it is I am doing. I still haven't changed simple things such as my light bulbs which will definately be a first step into changing the rest.
The CFL lightbulbs are significantly more efficient and they finally work just as well too. Good luck with reducing the use of your car - that is a hard one for me (but I have the "excuse" that I live 45 minutes from bellingham).............. your goals look reasonable -- definitely doable.......
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