Hi, my name is Brooke. I am 17 years old and am from Mooresville, North Carolina in the United States. My total carbon footprint was 11,514 kgs. I am below average compared to my region. The majority of my carbon footprint came from transportation because of how much I either drive or ride in a car. I expected my footprint to be about the same as my region because I think I use an average amount of transportation, home appliance, food, and purchases. I was surprised when my results were below average because I did no realize how much of your footprint it taken up by food. My food was about average compared to my region. I expected it to be higher because I eat a lot! I learned that food has a huge impact on your footprint. To decrease my carbon footprint I can decrease y]my transportation to carpooling with friends instead of driving. I could also watch how much food I eat and think about the consequences of eating those foods. For example, if I had some type of meat for breakfast I might not eat meat for lunch. I might go for a healthier choice like a salad.