Ecological Footprint Presentation
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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.