Many students using our footprint calculator said that they could not pledge to reduce their home footprints because they were not making the decisions for the household. Here is your chance to design your own sustainable virtual household!
If you had your own home, what would you do to make it more energy efficient? Where would you get your electricity from? Where would your house be? Would you live near to your school or work or local transit options? Where would you get your food from?
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My Carbon Footprint
When I took the survey I was expecting my result to be average. I also thought it might be lower because I don't watch much Tv or get in the car very often. When I do go to school I take the bus or carpool. Taking the bus and carpooling reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Taking the survey helped me remember even little things I can do to cut my footprint like turning off the water when not in use, and turning off lights and electronics when I leave the room. Another way I know could help is informing the other people in my household how they can do better and cut their carbon footprint.