Adjusting our lifestyle choices to live more sustainability is the best way to ensure that we have the resources we need over the long term, but how exactly do we get there? How will YOU get there?
What is your ecological footprint? To find out, spend a few minutes online doing an Internet keyword search for: Ecological Footprint Calculator. You might compare your results at several sites to get a better sense of the actions that impact your footprint on the environment.
For this assignment, be sure to complete the following tasks:
Describe your current ecological footprint.
With a digital camera or by searching the internet for images, create a collage of pictures which show how you or your community contributes to environmental degradation. Place a caption under each image explaining why you chose this image.
List and describe five changes you can make that will contribute to a more sustainable society.
- Discuss how each change will contribute to a more sustainable society.
- Include a brief analysis of how easy or difficult it will be for you to make those changes.