My Eco Handprint

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We can measure the impact we are having on our Earth with the……..??

It measures our impact on the planet and its resources.

Ecological Footprint

Can we measure the action we are taking to help our planet? 

Our Ecological Handprint

helps quantify what we do to tread lightly on the earth

Yes!Yes!

Our Eco Handprintfocuses on:

•what you do to positively impact the earth.

•Actions we take to improve the conditions for today and future generations.

 My Ecological Handprint

Water

Food

Waste

Energy

Transportation

Ideally, we can……

increase our

handprint

decrease our

footprint

The potential of our handprint is unlimited!The potential of our handprint is unlimited!

Every choice we make has an impact…

It can be positive,

increase our handprint,

and help our environment

The choice is up to usThe choice is up to us

It can be negative and increase our footprint and our impact

on the earth

If I ride the bus instead of driving

I support a mass-transit system, as well as reducing emissions.

If I reuse containers while buying bulk food

we save raw materials, and reduce waste.

YOU could become an

environmental superhero.

This is the potential of

your environmental

handprint!

Reduce waste

Recycle more

Use reusable

containers

Buy less

Ride your bike

Wear second hand clothes

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