Footprint Calculator

Footprint Calculator

http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/

After connecting to the website above, complete the following steps in your binder.

Steps:

1. Select Ecuador

2. Complete the quiz

3. Make the following recordings from your information:

a) Describe how your ecological footprint compares to other nations (click on questions mark)

b) To support your lifestyle, how many global hectares do you use?

c) What area of your ecological footprint is the largest? Smallest?

4. How do I change my footprint?

a) What can you do to improve your footprint? Think of 3-5 changes you could make in your lifestyle.

5. Go to the Resources drop down menu and click on case studies. Choose Ecuador and answer the questions that follow:

a) Describe what the program launched in 2009 aims to achieve in Ecuador

b) What is Yasuni ITT?