Based on a suggestion from Liss, I decided to visit
myfootprint.org to check the impact my choices have on the environment.
Throughout the quiz I noticed many areas in which we could improve,
although some of which are beyond our control at this point in time.
The house we live in is old and as a result poorly insulated.
Being a renter, I am not inclined to put money into someone else's house,
but I can look into insulated blinds or window quilts to help with the drafty windows.
If you click the graph you will see how I stack up against the national average.
It shows that if everyone on the planet lived the same lifestyle as us,
we would need 3.15 earths!?!? Take a look.
My food and housing footprints are by far the worst.
Lowering my food footprint may be as easy as:
There will be more opportunity to share down the road.
I am excited that seven more people signed
up to participate in the "Green" Giveaway.
You can still enter, details can be found by clicking the above link.
Below is a picture of the prizes you could win.
Don't forget to take your Ecological Footprint Quiz!
Feel free to share your results.
myfootprint.org to check the impact my choices have on the environment.
Throughout the quiz I noticed many areas in which we could improve,
although some of which are beyond our control at this point in time.
The house we live in is old and as a result poorly insulated.
Being a renter, I am not inclined to put money into someone else's house,
but I can look into insulated blinds or window quilts to help with the drafty windows.
If you click the graph you will see how I stack up against the national average.
It shows that if everyone on the planet lived the same lifestyle as us,
we would need 3.15 earths!?!? Take a look.
My food and housing footprints are by far the worst.
Lowering my food footprint may be as easy as:
- going meatless 2x's a week instead of just one.
- We could plant a garden next season with the new soil produced by the composter Cody constructed.
- I also need to make a commitment to purchase in-season produce and veggies.
- And think about the local options we have here in town, maybe even join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).
There will be more opportunity to share down the road.
I am excited that seven more people signed
up to participate in the "Green" Giveaway.
You can still enter, details can be found by clicking the above link.
Below is a picture of the prizes you could win.
Don't forget to take your Ecological Footprint Quiz!
Feel free to share your results.
