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 >
Carpooling
I think students in our school should carpool more often or walk. Most of the students live within walking distance but the parking spaces are always full. I carpool with 2 other people since we live 37km from school, we pick up other students if they need a ride and most of the time an extra student on the way home. I think most of the kids are just lazy and thats why they wont walk
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I agree that carpooling is a really good idea, especially for students, it can actually help reduce traffic and also lower carbon emissions, which is important for the environment. And i think it’s great that you already carpool with other people and even pick up extra students, that shows that it’s actually possible to make small changes that have a positive impact:) Maybe i should start doing the same. Many students who live close to school could walk or bike more often , sometimes it’s just easier to take a car, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best option.
In my opinion, if more students started carpooling or walking, it would not only help the environment but also reduce the problem with parking spaces. I believe small changes in daily habits can make a big difference.





