ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTBy: Rebecca and Alex

ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT CALCULATORCALCULATOR

WebsiteWebsite RebeccaRebecca AlexAlex

footprintnetwork.ofootprintnetwork.orgrg

5.2 hectares5.2 hectares 6.4 hectares6.4 hectares

myfootprint.orgmyfootprint.org60.88 global

hectares68.57 global

hectares

conservation.orconservation.orgg

4747 6262

Rebecca

Alex

DAILY LOGDAILY LOG

ActionAction RebeccaRebecca AlexAlex

11 Towel dried hairTowel dried hair Use G.O.O.S paperUse G.O.O.S paper

22 Walk home from school Printed essay double-sided

33 Unplugged unnecessary appliances Unplugged unnecessary appliances Let hair air dryLet hair air dry

44 Used natural light for homework Turned off unnecessary lights

55Sew ripped clothing instead of buying new Sew ripped clothing instead of buying new

ones.ones. Borrowed books from the libraryBorrowed books from the library

66 Recycled pop canUsed a minimal amount of wrapping paper

(while Christmas gift wrapping)

77 Lowered thermostatLowered thermostat Put dishwasher on the off-peak timesPut dishwasher on the off-peak times

88Used cold cycle on washing machine

Proofread everything on the computer instead of printing it out

99 Bought local meatsBought local meats Swept the kitchen instead of vacuumingSwept the kitchen instead of vacuuming

1010 Recycled batteriesTurn heat down by 6 degrees when we are on

vacation

1111 Walked/took public transit to friends houseWalked/took public transit to friends house Use only reusable bags or binsUse only reusable bags or bins

1212 Borrowed book from the library Opened blinds instead of turning on lights

HOMEHOME

In your homeIn your home RebeccaRebecca AlexAlex

11 Unplug toasterUnplug toaster Shovel drivewaysShovel driveways

22 Turn down heater Energy-saving settings on computer

33 Recycle all things possibleRecycle all things possible Energy efficient appliancesEnergy efficient appliances

44 Use energy efficient lightbulbs Unplug un-used appliances

55 Change thermostat in every seasonChange thermostat in every season Take showers instead of bathsTake showers instead of baths

66 Fix ripped clothes Use reusable water bottles

77 Use reusable bagsUse reusable bags Go for runs instead of using treadmillGo for runs instead of using treadmill

88 Buy a boogie board (paperless notebook) Use reusable mug for coffee or tea

99 Donate unwanted toys to GoodwillDonate unwanted toys to Goodwill Check the air pressure in tiresCheck the air pressure in tires

1010 Walk to nearby places Use eco-friendly products

1111 Open blinds during the dayOpen blinds during the day Recycle batteries properlyRecycle batteries properly

1212 Borrow books from library Deposit hazardous materials properly

LOCAL ECOZONES LOCAL ECOZONES (COMMUNITY)(COMMUNITY)

Local ecozone Local ecozone (community)(community) RebeccaRebecca AlexAlex

11 Eat locally grown meatsEat locally grown meats Eat locally grown fruitEat locally grown fruit

22 Avoid littering Clean local parks

33 Clean up parksClean up parks G.O.O.S paper programs in schoolsG.O.O.S paper programs in schools

44 Use recycling bins Use sand on icy sidewalks

55 Small businesses that shovel drivewaysSmall businesses that shovel driveways More windows in schoolsMore windows in schools

66 Less pick-ups for garbage Buy organic clothing

77 Buy locally made-clothingBuy locally made-clothing Use more skylightsUse more skylights

88 Use solar panels Have less garbages in schools

99 Turn off power and lights in summerTurn off power and lights in summer Join local green clubsJoin local green clubs

PROVINCIAL (ONTARIO)PROVINCIAL (ONTARIO)

Provincial Rebecca Alex

1Use energy during the off-peak

hoursUse public transit

2 Clean up provincial parks Use compost bin

3 Adopt a highway or roadPromote the improvement of

efficiency of houses

4 Use better “green” houses Promote renewable resources

5 Use other renewable resources Participe in “green festivals”

6 Lower prices on energyReduce public transit prices (so

people will use it more offen)

NATIONAL (CANADA)NATIONAL (CANADA)

National Rebecca Alex

1 Clean up oil spillsClean up the Great Lake waterfronts

2 Support anti-fracking campaigns

Join anti-fracking groups

3Have stricter policies for the use of fossil

fuels

Create stricter policies for fracking

GLOBAL (WORLD)GLOBAL (WORLD)

GlobalGlobal RebeccaRebecca AlexAlex

11 Avoid using Avoid using aerosols aerosols Try to carpool Try to carpool

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

1. There are similarities between us because we both live our lives very ecologically friendly. We are different because Alex travels more by air (so, her ecological footprint is larger) and Rebecca travels more by car (that is when she decides to leave the house)

2. Rebecca: My lifestyle has been influenced by my foot print since I travel by car and foot more. I should walk places more, and lower the use of the car.

QUESTIONS (CONTINUE)QUESTIONS (CONTINUE)

2. Alex: My ecological footprint is influenced by the fact that I travel by air a lot (more than 60 hours a year). However I am vegetarian so, I don’t need as much space to create my food

3. Rebecca: I plan to reduce my ecological foot print by buying more locally grown foods, as well as using the car over the minivan. This will ultimately help lower my carbon emissions into the ozone layer and air.

3. Alex: Since there is almost no chance of my family traveling less, I could always try to use public transit more than driving in the car. Also I can try to eat more locally grown foods and less processed foods.