Ecological Footprint

To be quite honest, I am completely shocked to see how much energy I use. According to the Footprint Calculator, it would take roughly 4.5 Planet Earths to provide enough resources if everyone lived my lifestyle. Not only that, but it would also take 20 global acres of the Earth's productive area. The ecological footprint is a way of reaching out to others and showing them the way their way of life affects our planet. Then, it shows you where exactly your weak points are and eventually it explains the certain changes you can make to improve your ways. One of the most harmful actions that I take part in is that I don't use public transportation as much as others. In fact, I haven't been in a bus in about 3 years. Not only could I be helping out, but I could also be saving money on gas. To reduce my footprint on earth, I could perhaps take a local holiday instead of flying out north and using up fuel for airplanes. A trip to Tampa uses less energy than a trip to Connecticut. It also showed me that the amount of meat I eat could be lessened. I pledge to use a bit more public trasportation, eat less meat, and go on local holidays more often than flying out.