Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Ecological Lifestyle

I started the challenge on November 17 at 7:55 p.m. and now it is 8 p.m. on November 18. My first ecological footprint said I would require 3.6 Earths for my lifestyle, 16.1 global acres, and 15.6 tons of Carbon Dioxide. After the 24 hours, my score was reduced to 3.3 Earths, 14.7 global acres, and 15 tons of carbon dioxide. Apparently I spent less energy on food but more energy on everything else in percentage. To reduce my carbon footprint I used less water in the shower and decided and ate less packed foods. I also unplugged my radio since I do not use it much. I believe I could turn off the light when I am not necesssarily using it, and make sure I do not fall asleep with the TV on. To be completely honest the only difference it would make between my current footprint and a reduced one would be the electricity bill is less. Which is a good thing and would save me some money so I guess it is more cost effective to live with a reduced carbon footprint.

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