Blog Entry #10 - Ecofootprint

Ecofootprint Calculator

According to the EcoFootprint calculator, my footprint is 5.0 earths, which is above average. If everyone lived like me, we would need 5 planet earths to provide enough resources. My footprint is mostly made up by Services (@ 40%) and Food (@ 30%). It takes 22.2 global acres of the Earth's productive area to support my lifestyle.

Some things that would change my ecofootprint are:

1. Reduce animal-products I eat by half - 4.6 Earths
2. Purchase products with less packaging and/or made out of 100% post-consumer recycled content material - 4.2 Earths
3. Plan a local vacation rather that flying this year -  4.1 Earths


By simply changing three things in my lifestyle, I can lower my footprint by 0.8 Planet Earths!