Unit 5 (5.11) Ecological Footprints

How are carbon footprints measured?

Measured in tonnes of CO2 produced per year

What is an ecological footprint?

A measure of how many resources a person uses, expressed in an area of land

What variables go into your ecological footprint?

Carbon footprint (How much energy you use) Built-Up land (Where do you live?) Forests (How much forest you utilize) Cropland and pastures (Your use of food and fibers) Fisheries (How much seafood you eat)

How are ecological footprints measured?

Measured in land (global hectare) which is a biologically productive hectare (2.47 acres)

How can someone shrink their ecological footprint?

Use less energy Build homes and buildings up, not out Use less paper and timber Buy local farm-raised produce, and eat less meat Buy eco-friendly fish