The Ecological Footprint: The Environmental Impact On The Earth

Everything we use on this planet comes from somewhere, from the food and water, to the electricity. Majority of what we use is produced using natural resources. This is one explanation for why some natural resources are dwindling. According to Ian Moffatt, the concept of the ecological footprint has to do with the way humans impact the Earth. (1) He talks about how Americans are living well beyond their means. The ecological footprint explores the relationship between humans and the biosphere, while also measuring how much land and resources are needed to maintain a sustainable environment based on the how much is consumed by humans. The ecological footprint incorporates energy and materials that we use day to day. To support the human population,

I realized after taking the ecological footprint quiz that I could be doing much more. I could encourage others to use zero sort and recycle more because I already do. I’m always chastising someone for littering because I feel like that’s so dirty. Why should the Earth suffer because you refuse to clean up after yourself? Some other ways to help make our planet more sustainable include eating less meat, teaching others and making them aware of the consequences and impact we humans have on this planet. You can even get jobs that have positive impacts on the environment such as an architect, waste manager, energy executive, politician, and even a teacher or organic farmer. All these careers put you in the position to improve the sustainability of the planet. Any career honestly can have a positive impact on the environment, it all just depends on how you do your job. As for me, I would need fewer Earth’s because 4 is just too

However, there were some aspects of our day to day lives that were not completely represented or mentioned. The topic of technology is not covered, like in many other studies of sustainability. (Moffat, 2) He goes on to talk about how the ecological footprint could incorporate technology by making them more environmental friendly, using more current technology, and minimizing how many resources are used. The ecological footprint shocked me enough to make me want to change. The Earth is our home so we should be taking care of it. Taking the quiz, you’re able to calculate and see how much of difference you make and just how much what you do matters to the future of the