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 >
Carbon Footprint
Calculating an average of my carbon footprint taught me the importance of the little things one can do every day, such as unplugging technology and lamps when you leave your house. Finding out my carbon footprint allowed me to reflect on the past and plan for the future so that I can become more conscious and aware of how I am adding to my footprint. This activity also allowed me to become more aware of how my actions have even the smallest effects on the environment.