I chose to take the Ecological Footprint Quiz, and was very surprised to see how much I could do in order to change the amount of resources and space that I take up on this Earth. It said that if i go on with my typical everyday lifestyle, it would take 6.1 planets to supply my needs. Or wants??
It made me realize that I could do a lot to reduce my wastes/ or simply HABITS that I usually incorporate into my life. I can't exactly change the fact that I live at my brothers house, which takes up more square feet and has running water and electricity, but I can, however, make sure that I unplug all electric items when I'm not using them, or to take quick showers.
It is also hard that I live a little further off campus, and need to drive my car to my friends before school, so that I can take the bus the rest of the way.
I definitely try hard to waste less, recycle, carpool as much as possible, save water and buy items that have reduced amount of material put into storing it. But i can see where I can still help but trying a LITTLE harder.
About Me
- Elly@Elly Dreams Green
- I am a Junior at the University of Minnesota Duluth. I love love LOVE the crisp smell that Fall brings, but also need the vitamin D that summer brings. I thoroughly enjoy photography and watching movies. To anyone that likes the outdoors, I'm sure we will get along quite well-- I dig fresh air :) I have a cat named Kozmo, who is quite crazy, and If it were more convenient at this time in my life, i'd have a dog as well. As you might conclude, I am an animal junky.
You make a very valid point when you say supplying your "wants." It really is a case of needs versus wants when being environmentally friendly. Sometimes things we want we definitely do not need. I think all we need to do is try a little harder than normal. And eventually if others try a little harder too it could have a beneficial outcome.
ReplyDeleteThis exercise was a DEFINITE eye-opener wasn't it. I like your ideas of unplugging electric items, taking quick showers, etc. It just takes a little extra time.
ReplyDeleteI think that you made a lot or good points Elly! It's great that you try to take the bus and that you see how you can make a difference with unplugging things and using less water.
ReplyDeleteAfter taking this quiz, I think we ALL will have that little voice in our heads constantly reminding us to make that better choice, lol.
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