1. Ecological Footprint

2. Ecological Footprints
Ecological Footprint is a measure of how much a person impacts their environment
It measures the extent to which resources are used faster than they can regenerate

3. Ecological Footprint
On average a person has 4.5 acres of available land on Earth
People in the west are more well developed and have a higher ecological footprint than people in the East

5. Ecological Footprint
William Rees calculated that if developed nations worked together they could easily reduce their ecological footprint
Don’t use cars when necessary
Insulate homes
Grow food
Recycle

6. Reducing ecologic footprint
Don’t drive whenever possible
Ride bikes
Burning gas gives off CO2
Ecologic footprint can be reduced by 20%

7. Reducing ecologic footprint
Grow vegetables and don’t waste food
Can reduce ecologic footprint by 11%
Growing fruits and vegetables reduces wastes associated with refrigeration and packaging

8. Reducing ecologic footprint
Make home energy efficient
Insulation, double glazing
Insulating homes will keep heat in and reduce the need for more energy.
Will save money

9. Reducing ecologic footprint
Turn thermostat down
A decrease in 4 degrees can save 5% of a homes ecologic footprint
If homes are well insulated then there will be no need to turn thermostat up

10. Reducing ecologic footprint
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Recycle items whenever possible
Avoid over packaged products when shopping
Donate unwanted items to charities