My carbon footprint was roughly five times the size of the average American. I was extremely shocked at how high my number was. I would always try to put my waste in the right bins, and try not to waste food. But I soon realized that there is much more to it than that. For me, the biggest source of carbon dioxide was transportation. I took eight flights last year, and I just recently discovered the average person doesn't even take one flight per year. I hadn't understood what privilege I have. I also discovered that the average carbon footprint varies extremely on where you live. The average american's carbon footprint was sizably larger than most other countries. I believe that Americans, as a whole don't always try there best to make a cleaner world. To try and stop this, I believe that Americans should try riding their bikes more often, or try taking the bus, or even something as little as splitting cabs. Because even the smallest difference can make a huge change if enough people follow.

I was thinking the same about where people live. Not just what region or country but how close you live to your school or friends can have a big effect. I never really thought about how much I was going place to place till now.

I thought mine would be a bit below average because I didn't think about how everything I did matters. I was pretty surprised with my results because they were a lot more than I expected. Mostly because of how much I go places.

I can't believe you got 5 times the average American. I took 4 flights last year and my carbon footprint was lower than the average American. There must have been another reason why it was so high.

I can't believe u take 8 flights and i haven't took one

wow thats allot of flights but that is very good that you try not to waste food

I agree because my footprint is also high. Just like you I do my recycling, I try not to use extra electricity, and I do my best to not let things keep running.

I agree because my footprint is also very high and thats lots of flying

I do believe that Americans have an extremely high carbon footprint as a whole and we should be trying to lower it. It is kind of crazy that you got 5 times higher than the average.

I agree, Americans need to come together to take better care of our environment and the things in it.

That is a lot of flights! We do need to come together and keep our environment cleaner.

my waste was very low because i recycle and my family we eat left overs when my mom does not cook and i our community is very bad