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 >
Mark
I am from Mooresville North Carolina, I am 17, I have a carbon footprint of 9,145, My home is 3497, my food is 1355, and purchases is 308. It was far below average, and there is little I can do to further lower it.
Dear Mark - it seems that your travel footprint is over 5000kg of carbon. Can you think of any ways to reduce your travel footprint - on your way to school or during trips? I realize that in vacations, the parents usually make the decisions, but maybe you could talk to your parents about it.
Als, for your home footprint -- what was the major contributor for you: home cooling in summer? washing and drying clothes? lights? There are actions you can take to lower your footprint in these areas.
A score of 9100, doesnt seem that bad
Mine was low like yours and I understand about not being able to lower it any further.
Yout footprint is rather surprising and unexpected. But it’s good that it’s low, but what about your transportation carbon?