Can you reduce your ecological footprint by 5%, 10%, 25% or more. Use the grand total to calculate your ecological footprint. The ecological footprint can be applied at scales from single products to households, organizations, cities, regions, nations, and humanity as a whole. Our current ecological footprint is too big for our earth to handle and sustain, but a lot of people are starting to recognise how much we demand from the planet and have started to reduce their ecological footprint. May 16, 20 redefining progress and the center for sustainable economy have teamed up to manage the worlds most popular online ecological footprint calculator used by individuals, academic institutions, and businesses worldwide. The game introduces you to the subject sustainable footprint. Production and use of goods and services involve land use. Jul 16, 2015 ecological footprints the amount of ecologically productive land used by individuals, cities, countries, etc. It tracks this demand through an ecological accounting system. An ecological footprint an activity for students and parents part 1.
The ecological footprint quiz estimates the amount of land and ocean area required to sustain your consumption patterns and absorb your wastes on an annual basis. My ecological footprint quiz results if everyone on the planet lived my lifestyle, we would need. An ecological footprint is a measure of the amount of natural resources that are required to sustain the material standard of liv. Lets look at several things that you can do that might change your ecological footprint. Solving the ecological crisis requires a mass movement to take on hugely powerful industries. Our primary purpose, therefore, is to describe a novel approach to assessing the ecological role of cities and to estimate the scale of the impact they are having on the ecosphere. These results are gathered at the end of the quiz and printed on your personal myfootprint certificate. It also gives you the opportunity to think of ways to reduce your personal footprint. For improved accessibility in moving files, please use the move to dialog option found in the menu. Ecological footprint the amount of productive land and water a given population requires to produce all the resources they consume and take in all the waste they make using prevailing technology onisto, et al 1998 from a school perspective, ecological footprint the space required to support all the inputs and outputs of the school body. An ecological footprint is a measure of the amount of natural resources that are required. Please look at the survey first and then take the linked ecological footprint quiz. Every time we drive our car uses fossil fuels and puts harmful chemicals into our environment. The ecological footprint quiz estimates the area of land and ocean required to sustain your consumption and absorb your wastes.
The ecological footprint quiz b smallcompact 35 c midsized 60 a natural gas 30 b electricity 40 c oil 50 student worksheet 1 date. Ecological footprint download the basic pdf update here. Everybody has an impact on the earth because they consume products and services derived from. When you are finished you will need the results to answer the questions. Answer the questions, calculate your footprint and earn a certificate. This article argues for a program that tackles the ecological crisis by organizing around workingclass interests. Ecological footprint the amount of productive land and water a given population requires to produce all the resources they consume and take in all the waste they make using prevailing technology onisto, et al 1998 from a school perspective, ecological footprint the space required to support all the inputs. Students should use the recommended online global footprint networks ecological footprint calculator to obtain scores that can be compared with other mycoe. This iqp investigates the applicability of environmental footprint quizzes to the.
An ecological footprint is a measure of the amount of earth necessary to provide the resources and absorb the wastes of an individual. The ecological footprint quiz reaches two million visitors each year. Teachers guide for a smaller footprint produced with the. Ecological footprint quiz this ecological footprint quiz asks a series questions about food, housing, transportation and waste production. Researchers have calculated that the ecological footprint of the average american is about 10. Ecological footprint quiz february 5, 2018 may 16, 20 by john talberth redefining progress and the center for sustainable economy have teamed up to manage the worlds most popular online ecological footprint calculator used by individuals, academic institutions, and businesses worldwide. The footprints of the affluent societies of todays. An ecological footprint is a measure of the amount of natural resources that are required to sustain the material standard of living of a given human population or individual. Can any one suggest me an online institutional ecological footprint calculator. The ecological footprint measures human demand on nature, i. The ecological footprint quiz b smallcompact 35 c midsized 60 a natural gas 30 b electricity 40 c oil 50 student worksheet 1. Ecological footprint analysis measures the impact of human activity upon nature. Produce information in a format that is useful for developing policies and.
Ecological footprint analysis efa is a tool, having been developed less than 30 years ago by william rees and m. In this perspective paper a critical discussion about the concept of the ecological footprint is documented based on 10 questions which are answered from critical and. An ecological footprint an activity for students and parents part 2. Points a 1 30 b 2 25 c 3 20 d 4 15 e 5 10 how is your home heated. Circle the value that matches your answer on the ecological footprint quiz and total your answer for each section. Ecological footprint 1 ecological footprint calculator table of contents. For students and parents to see how their choices in life affect the world environment. An ecological footprint is a measure of how much of the earths biologically productive land and water is needed to produce our food, material goods, and energy, and to absorb our waste. Pdf what is ecological footprint and why is it important. In this perspective paper a critical discussion about the concept of the ecological footprint is documented based on 10 questions which are answered from critical and supporting pointsofview.
Fossil fuels factory farming uses massive inputs of fossil fuels, mainly in producing, transporting and processing feed, and in producing ammonia for fertilizer. Print out the results of your ecological footprint quiz, and turn it in with this worksheet. The ecological footprint quiz estimates the area of land and ocean required to support ones con sumption of food, goods, services, housing and energy and assimilate ones waste. Yet environmentalisms base in the professionalmanagerial class and focus on consumption has little chance of attracting workingclass support. Complete each of the charts for a typical day in your home community. The footprint expresses the land area that is required to feed, provide resources, produce energy, assimilate waste, and to reabsorb its co 2 output from fossil fuels through photosynthesis. Sign up for our newsletter ecological footprint quiz faq what is the. History of the ecological footprint, biocapacity, and the national footprint accounts 9. The ecological footprint ef is an accounting method which focuses on land appropriation. This ecological footprint quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. Determining your ecological footprint ecological footprint estimating your overall impact on the environment is a daunting task when you consider all the variables involved. What items would you value differently in the paper calculator. An ecological footprint an activity for students and.
You may have heard about carbon footprints in the news, what does it mean to you. S1 and ask ss to read about the concept of ecological footprint ex. Brief for gsdr 2015 humanitys growing ecological footprint. Ecological footprint has been cooriginated by professor william rees and dr.
For more information on ecological footprinting as an indicator, please see appendix 2. Some of the questions ask for numbers that can be obtained by hovering over the pie chart in different categories. Questioning the ecological footprint andrea saltelli. Everybody has an impact on the earth because they consume products and services derived from nature. The ecological footprint methodology and application to be evaluated37. The accounts contrast the biologically productive area people use for their consumption to the biologically productive area available within a region or the world biocapacity, the productive. The carbon footprint is the fastest growing part of the ecological footprint and accounts currently for about 60% of humanitys total ecological footprint. Asiapacific forum on science learning and teaching, volume 11, issue 2, article 11, p. Trace a footprint with construction paper and leave it on the board in front of the class. In 2008, we launched a new version of the footprint quiz that. The results of the quiz provide an estimate of how much productive land and water are required to support your lifestyle, and how your footprint compares to the average resident in your country. Add the points on each chart to obtain a subtotal for that category, and transfer it to the summary chart. You can then compare your ecological footprint with the biological capacity that exists globally.
Find ways to make their ecological footprint lower to prolong the life of the earth. My footprint in global acres by on category my footprint country average carbon footprint 77. Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, the authors critically examine the claims made of the ecological footprint and how it has been. The position of global footprint network is that the ecological footprint accounting adds up ecological services people demand in as far as they compete for biologically productive space. Preservice science teachers views of the ecological. Which calculator do you feel, portrays your lifestyle more accurately. At the national level, global footprint network maintains the national footprint accounts, which provide benchmark ecological footprint results for 150 nations from 19612005. The week 2 lab is called the ecological footprint quiz and is a tool that measures how much land and water we need to produce the resources we consume and to absorb the waste we make. In the break down of your ef, what category carbon, food, housing and goodsservices represented your highest category. Why cities cannot be sustainableand why they are a key to sustainability william rees and mathis wackernagel keywords. It provides a means for measuring and communicating human induced environmental impacts on the planet earth.
Grand total for entire quiz estimating your ecological footprint 1. The weaknesses of the ecological footprint environmental. More on the science behind these ecological footprint accounts and examples of how they are used to advance sustainability can be found on the website. The ecological footprint is one of the most prominent tools used to measure environmental sustainability, and its rise in academic and policy debates since the early 1990s has been remarkable. The most rigorous and useful way of measuring and interpreting our ecological bottom line is through ecological footprint analysis. Students will take the ecological footprint quiz at. Our human activities consume resources and produce waste, and nature needs to have the capacity to meet these demands. The questions addressed by the ecological footprint are relevant but the answers.
The worldaverage ecological footprint in 2014 was 2. Footprint calculator measure your impact global footprint network. How many planets does it take to support your lifestyle. An ecological footprint an activity for students and parents. If your score is 350550, your ecological footprint is between 6. The ecological footprint is rooted in the fact that all renewable resources come from the earth. Ecological footprints the amount of ecologically productive land used by individuals, cities, countries, etc. The phrase household carbon footprint is frequently used to describe the total co2 emissions associated with a households energy consumption, which includes.
Bbc climate change food calculator shows how your food intake compares to emissions of driving, heating a home and consuming water. Make one reasonable change that would reduce your ecological footprint. Return to the calculator, and use the back button or its equivalent on your browser to go back to the questions. Access to the internet, textbook, and this handout. An ecological footprint is a measure of the amount of bioproductive land and sea. What steps can you take to reduce your ecological footprint. At present, there are a growing number of local authorities that have conducted an ecological footprint for their local authority area and are applying the results. Ecological footprint ranking 1995 country ecological footprint hectares per person united states 9. The ecological footprint is a resource accounting tool that measures the amount of the earths regenerative capacity or biocapacity demanded by a given activity. It consists of textual information, online questions and webquests. It accounts for the flows of energy and converts these into the corresponding landwater area required for nature to support these flows.
If your score is 150350, your ecological footprint is between 4. An ecological footprint can take the input of your various economic consumptive activity the energy, food, housing, and other materials that make up your daily consumption and give you an output of how much ecological space or, equivalent biologically productive area 21 is required to support this consumption. Ecological footprint 5 may 2016 in todays society we arent all that conscious about our ecological footprint, we are aware of it but we dont really understand it or believe that us, ourselves, one person being conscious and mindful of. Students will complete the activity, lowering your ecological footprint see appendix activity 2. In the break down of your ef, what category carbon, food, housing and goodsservices represented. Teachers guide staples and students together for a smaller footprint teachers guide produced with the generous support of the staples foundation for learning. Understand the basic science of climate change and how human activity is contributing to the problem.
Another way to think of an ecological footprint is as somebodys impact on the environment. After answering 15 easy questions youll be able to compare your ecological footprint to what other. Less than150 your ecological footprint is smaller than 4. Realise the dangers of living beyond the earths carrying capacity. Ecological foot print is an analysis that gauges our impact on the planets biological systems, the ecological footprint measures human consumption of natural resources in comparison to earths. Your score ecological footprint in hectares less than 150 less than 4. Then answer each of the questions listed below the quiz questions. The quiz breaks an individuals footprint into carbon, food, housing, and goods and services components, and indicates how many global acres of cropland, pastureland, marine fisheries, and forests are impacted. After answering 27 easy questions youll be able to compare your ecological footprint to others and learn how to reduce your impact on the earth. Ecological footprint quiz by center for sustainable economy. Understanding the dramatic shift in human spatial and material relationships with the rest of nature is a key to sustainability. Produce information in a format that is useful for developing policies and strategies for living.
Environmental scientists have developed a tool that does just. Understand how climate change and other environmental issues are interconnected. The ecological footprint is used as a measure of human impact on local and global ecosystems. Humanitys ecological footprint from 1961 to 2010, ecological footprint accounts indicate that human demand for renewable resources and ecological services increased by nearly 140% from 7. Ecological footprints energy land fossil energy consumption requires co2 sink 6. Play the online quiz my footprint and learn more about the sustainable footprint. Environmental quiz questions and answers wikipedia. These standards are widely used by global footprint networks partners and by other analysts who conduct ecological footprint research and assessments. These basic questions go far beyond a technical evaluation of methods. One of the first ecological footprints of a local authority was undertaken for the isle of wight.
Eat lower carbon compares the carbon foodprint of different meals, and tests your knowledge on common foods. What does this footprint mean to you and how does it relate to climate change. Ecological footprint quiz center for sustainable economy. Food carbon emissions calculator provides a comprehensive approach to calculating your.
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