WHAT IS ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTING?
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Ecological Footprinting is a simple tool to measure and demonstrate the
impact our current lifestyle has on the natural environment. It takes
account of the total area of productive land and sea required to feed us,
provide the resources we need, heat our homes, fuel our cars, absorb our
waste and greenhouse gases, and support our infrastructure. It is expressed
in global hectares per person (gha).
The more land we need, the higher our footprint is, and the greater our impact on the environment.
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HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
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By improving our recycling, travel, food choices, and energy
efficiency, we can make a difference. Click on the links to
find out how making some simple changes in the four areas of food,
waste, energy and transport can reduce your ecological footprint,
and reduce the impact you have on the world.
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