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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 >
How about "Minimizing Paper Waste in Student Printing"?
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Student printing often leads to a significant amount of paper waste on college campuses. Implementing double-sided printing defaults and encouraging digital submission of assignments can reduce paper consumption. Providing incentives for using recycled paper and offering paper-saving tips can also promote eco-conscious printing habits among students, ultimately lowering their environmental footprint.