Footprint
- 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 Carbon Footprint.
- In what areas are your footprint values less than the national average?
The carbon footprint score is good compared to the standard rating. All my domestic energy, transportation, and waste are well below national averages, but I am concerned about the size and amount of devastating power 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 not?
They were indeed shocking to me as I have never taken steps to assess or calculate my footprint carbon values accurately. I am better aware of the dangers of chemical element emissions in the atmosphere, and thus we feel more relieved our family does 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 bulbs with ENERGY STAR lights and then afterward succeeding in the fridge with a power-saving model. Setting up a modern lighting system is the most flexible and quickest plan of action I intend to do because it is straightforward and minimal. Replacing the lighting system with energy saver bulbs will serve as my most flexible and fastest method since it is effortless and minimal. The hardest option would be replacing the old refrigerator with a new fridge with a standard 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.