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?
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Tips to use less plastic
Most people drink from plastic bottles, use plastic straws, carry out items from stores in plastic bags, and even eat using a onetime use plastic utensil. Although plastic is convenient, ends up in landfills, oceans, and even animals stomachs. Below is a link that lists 17 reasons to reduce your plastic use. I hope you read the tips and can make changes that reduce your plastic use!