Understanding Ecological Footprints: A Guide to Sustainability
School
Montgomery College**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
BIOL 150
Subject
Geography
Date
Dec 11, 2024
Pages
1
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Ecological Footprint and a Life Cycle Assessment Process Map If everyone lived like me. we would need 3.7 Earths to sustain our lifestyle. My ecological footprint 1s 6.1 global hectares (gha). with my carbon footprint at 8.1 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year, which 1s 45% of my total footprint. This exercise helped me see how different parts of my life—Ilike what I eat, how I get around. my housing. and what I buy—affect my ecological impact. I found out that food. goods. and housing are where I consume the most. which shows how important 1t 1s to make more sustainable choices. Also. I was surprised to learn that cities can actually help reduce ecological footprints. It’s eye-opening to realize that our individual actions can add up to such a huge demand on resources. highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices and better global resource management. I'm curious about a few things: What specific actions can individuals take to cut down their ecological footprint? How can communities work together to promote sustainability and lower overall consumption? And what roles do governments and industries play in either helping or hindering these efforts?
