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 name is Àlvaro, i have 16 years old and i'm form Spain.
My total carbon footprint is 6,545 per year ,compared to an average of 6,968 kgs for Spain, and 3791 kg (= 8358 lb) worldwide. I have to improve many things like reducing the amount use of plastic bags from stores, supermarkets etc.I will also try to reduce shower time, which influences in water waste.
What other things can I do to improve this carbon footprints results ?
Another thing you can do is cut down on the amount of electricity you use. Whether it’s turning off lights when you leave the room or un plugging things when you are no longer using them. You can also start to walk or bike to school instead of drive. When you stop driving it helps lower the usage of gas and emissions of greenhouse gasses. You can also start buying locally grown and organic food products!