My average carbon Footprint
| NATIONAL AVERAGES | HOUSEHOLD AVERAGE | |
| Carbon Footprint | 66,810 lbs. | 3,442 lbs. |
| Home energy | 43,076 lbs. | 1242 lbs. |
| Transportation | 20,968 lbs. | 1000 lbs. |
| Waste | 2,766 lbs. | 1200 lbs. |
What would the impact be if each person in the world had the same footprint as you?
The world would indeed remain a better place since the overall National Carbon footprint would be about 20 times lower. That is a reduction of up to 5% of the current global average Carbon Footprint.
In what areas are your footprint values less than the national average?
My Carbon footprint score is good compared to the average rating. All my home energy, transportation, and waste are well below national averages, but I am concerned about the size and amount of devastating energy released in my home. I will consider more green options for waste disposal mechanisms and use recycling tools and items whenever possible.
In what areas are your footprint values higher than the national average?
None. All my footprint values are way below the national average. My scores look perfectly okay.
Were these results surprising to you? Why or why not?
They were indeed shocking to me as I have never taken steps to assess or calculate my footprint carbon values. I am more aware of the dangers of chemical element emissions in the atmosphere, and thus I feel much more relieved that I do not contribute much to its continuous damage.
In a detailed paragraph, describe three ways you can reduce your footprint, which of these changes would be most comfortable, which would be hardest, and why.
I would first consider replacing two incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR lights and then afterward succeeding in the refrigerator with an ENERGY STAR model. Replacing my lighting system with incandescent lighting tubers will represent my most flexible and quickest plan of action because it is straightforward and minimal. Replacing my lighting system with incandescent lighting bulbs will serve as my most flexible and fastest method since it is effortless and at a minimal cost. The hardest option would be replacing the old refrigerator with a new refrigerator with an ENERGY STAR model. It is possible in the long run because of its cost burden but not practical in short time notice because of the current prevailing economic situation.