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Environmental Impact Calculators
What is the Ecological Footprint?
The ecological footprint is one of the most comprehensive methods to measure the environmental impact of a person or population, it is expressed in square meters, and indicates how much of the planet is needed to regenerate the resources consumed and to dispose the waste. The larger this area, the greater is the environmental impact of the individual or the population considered.
What is your Ecological Footprint?
- Have you ever looked at your Ecological footprint?
- How about your water footprint?
- Do you know how many earths you need to fulfill your current life style?
If you answered “no” to any of these questions, consider taking the quiz challenge below to find out how much you are consuming and how large or small your footprint is. Then take action to reduce your footprint!