Footprints
Essay by 24 • November 3, 2010 • 310 Words (2 Pages) • 1,143 Views
ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT
Your Ecological Footprint Results
Food Footprint 1.73 hectares
Transportation Footprint 1.59 hectares
Housing Footprint 3.93 hectares
Other Footprint 2.67 hectares
YOUR TOTAL FOOTPRINT is 9.92 hectares.
North American Footprint Component Averages (ha/cap):
Average Food Footprint Component: 2.87
Average Housing Footprint Component: 2.52
component for utilities (including electricity) 1.03
component for electricity (only) 0.64
Average Transportation Footprint Component: 2.06
component for air travel 0.25
component for automobile travel 1.78
component for public transportation 0.04
Average Total Footprint: 10.2
Average Household Size 2.6
IN COMPARISON
Your footprint measures 97.24% of an average North American's footprint and 123.98% of an average MEC Eco-Footprint Calculation (based on average results from this calculator).
Your choice means the following:
You believe that every person should be able to live a satisfying life within an average of 1.47 hectares.
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