Students from around the world calculated their class mean and standard deviations for their footprints and posted them on our world map.
Do you see differences across the globe? If so, why do you think those differences exist?
Did you use the calculator to try to reduce your footprint down to the average from a citizen of another country? What changes would you have to make to lower your footprint in this way? Are you going to try and take some of these actions in your daily life?
Student Footprints >
My Carbon Footprint
My total use of carbon was about 9,361 kgs compared to the average which is about 9,727 kgs. I was extremely surprised at how much carbon travel and food make up a since it is something I don't expect to use that much carbon. I noticed that even the slight differences in things such as organic vs. non-organic foods make a difference in your carbon usage. My total number for home appliances is 1,521 kgs. My total number of# Food is 3,272 kgs. My total number for personal purchases is 295 kgs. My total number for Transportation is 4,273.