If I were to have my own home, I would change many things, big and small, to make the home more energy efficient. To just name a few, I would unplug any devices not being used, buy an energy efficient refrigerator, buying LED or fluorescent lights, I would not have a TV,  not use the heat or air conditioning at all...etc. I would get my energy from solar panels that would be the main source for the home, placed on the roof. My house would be near places I usually go because this would help me lessen my footprint. Location influences my carbon footprint because transit increases this from cars and buses. If I had to move from a closer distance, I could lessen my footprint and help out the planet, and to do this I would need to live next to places I go to everyday such as my job, school, and local transit options. And finally, I would get my food from local produce stores. From these stores I would get locally grown produce, like eggs, meat and other organic options. Also, from these places I'd buy food I would not need technology to make, such as salads because stove tops , ovens, microwaves...etc are used frequently and cutting down on this would improve the family footprint. All of these things are just a few changes, but there are hundreds of small and big ways I could improve my family footprint in my own home.

I totally agree! If I were to have a home of my own later in life, I would want something that is almost like a biome. This means that the house would grow it's own plants and much more. Further to the point the starting energy that I get would then be redistributed back into the house inn other forms of electricity. I would try to include the different cycles of the atmosphere.  I would use a certain car or bike that would save my imprint and even try to make my own food through the biome house to even further decrease my carbon dioxide imprint.