The Importance Of The Ecological Footprint

Everyday human needs are increasing. We often have the impression that the preservation of the planet is not in our hands, and we are not even aware that we are very concerned that out regular activities affect the environment Each of us daily use up natural resourced of the planet and consumption depends on where we live, how we travel, which food we use and so on. Apparently, there is no place on the Earth where man has not put his stamp. Only places are tropic rainforests of South America and Africa and South East Asia, the territory of Canada and the Siberian taiga, but unfortunately there is evidence of human existing every day.

The Ecological Footprint is one of the many useful ways of measuring anthropogenic impact. It is a measure of

Taking this quiz, I learned whether I make small or large changes they will all make a difference for our Earth. I make a daily effort to try to help the environment. One of the effective impacts I can have is simply to be an informed shopper. One tremendous change that I can make in my life is about consuming. Local food is generally more profitable. I should be more informed where food is produce and choose possible local product. The food that is produced locally is cheaper because its price does not include the cost of transportation. Local products traveled a shorter distance, and for this reason they will be fresher by the time I buy

It depends on the different types of natural resources consumed by a population. The most significant categories of my Ecological Footprint are transportation and food. Reducing consumption and waste per capita can reduce the total Footprint. This is significant because it gives me compelling evidence of the impacts of consumption.The largest source of air pollution in cities is car traffic. It seems that about 60 percentages of the world’s pollution comes from the burning of fuels in car. Riding a bike or taking public transport whenever possible will significantly reduce Ecological Footprint. Also riding a bike or walking can save gas and parking cost while improving health and saving money. Another significantly categories is food. After taking my Ecological Footprint quiz I realized that I eat a large amount of meat and dairy products. Change in my diet will make an important impact for out planet and improve a sustainable