The document discusses the author's ecological footprint before and after making changes to live more eco-friendly. Before, the author's footprint was 220.96 global acres across categories like food, housing, goods and services. After adopting practices like a vegan diet, biking more, and using less electricity, the author's footprint decreased significantly to 101.15 global acres. The document shows the ecological impact can be reduced from needing 5.69 Earths to 2.61 Earths by making sustainable choices in daily living.

1. REDUCING OURREDUCING OUR
ECOLOGICALECOLOGICAL
FOOTPRINTFOOTPRINT
WITH ECO-WITH ECO-
FRIENDLYFRIENDLY
LIVINGLIVING
By : Nicole St. Jean

2. The ResultsThe Results
of my Nonof my Non
Eco-Eco-
FriendlyFriendly
LivingLiving

3. My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-
Friendly LivingFriendly Living
Carbon Footprint
• My Footprint: 60.14 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average : 91.43 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

4. My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-
Friendly LivingFriendly Living
Food Footprint
•My Footprint: 100.79 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 65.74 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

5. My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-
Friendly LivingFriendly Living
Housing Footprint
•My Footprint: 21.67 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 31.58 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

6. My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-
Friendly LivingFriendly Living
Goods and Services Footprint
•My Footprint: 38.36 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 57.66 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

7. My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-My Ecological Footprint Devoid of Eco-
Friendly LivingFriendly Living
Total Footprint
•My Footprint: 220.96 in
global acres by
consumption category.
•Country Average:
246.41 in global acres
by consumption
category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

8. My Ecological Footprint by Biome DevoidMy Ecological Footprint by Biome Devoid
of Eco-Friendly Livingof Eco-Friendly Living
Cropland Footprint
•My Footprint: 27.34 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 29.61 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

9. My Ecological Footprint by Biome DevoidMy Ecological Footprint by Biome Devoid
of Eco-Friendly Livingof Eco-Friendly Living
Pastureland Footprint
•My Footprint: 62.87 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 68.02 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

10. My Ecological Footprint by Biome DevoidMy Ecological Footprint by Biome Devoid
of Eco-Friendly Livingof Eco-Friendly Living
Marine Fisheries Footprint
•My Footprint: 45.61 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 49.33 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

11. My Ecological Footprint by Biome DevoidMy Ecological Footprint by Biome Devoid
of Eco-Friendly Livingof Eco-Friendly Living
Forestland Footprint
•My Footprint: 85.13 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 99.45 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

12. My Ecological Footprint by Biome DevoidMy Ecological Footprint by Biome Devoid
of Eco-Friendly Livingof Eco-Friendly Living
Total Footprint
•My Footprint: 220.96 in global
acres by consumption category.
•Country Average: 246.41 in
global acres by consumption
category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

13. My Ecological Impact Devoid of Eco-My Ecological Impact Devoid of Eco-
Friendly LivingFriendly Living
vs.
Ecological Impact in Earths
•My Footprint: If everyone lived my lifestyle, we would
need 5.69 Earths.
•Country Average: In living the standard American
lifestyle, we would need 6.35 Earths.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

14. How Big is Your Ecological Footprint?How Big is Your Ecological Footprint?
Find Out by Visiting :
http://www.myfootprint.org/en/about_the_quiz/what_it_measures/

15. For my Project:For my Project:
What I’mWhat I’m
Doing toDoing to
Reduce myReduce my
EcologicalEcological
Footprint...Footprint...
EcologicalEcological
Footprint...Footprint...

16. What I’m Doing to Reduce myWhat I’m Doing to Reduce my
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint
•Share a vehicle/carpool, air tires to maximum mileage,
change air filter, and change oil.
•Replace car ride to and from nearby gym with bike ride
(3 miles round-trip).
•Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.

17. What I’m Doing to Reduce myWhat I’m Doing to Reduce my
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint Continued...
•Turn off lights when leaving rooms.
•Use power strips to turn off stand-by lights.
•Turn off computers and monitors when not in use.

18. What I’m Doing to Reduce myWhat I’m Doing to Reduce my
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint Continued...
•Keep thermostat relatively low in the winter and
summer.
•Unplug small appliances when not in use.
•Minimal use of power equipment when landscaping.

19. What I’m Doing to Reduce myWhat I’m Doing to Reduce my
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Food Footprint
•Follow a Vegan Diet.
•Purchase food at the local natural food market.
•Purchase certified organic and sustainably produced
foods that are locally grown and in season.
•Use an eco-friendly shopping bag.

20. What I’m Doing to Reduce myWhat I’m Doing to Reduce my
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Housing Footprint
•Minimize shower time and toilet flushing.
•Run clothes and dish washers only when full.
•Wash cars rarely.

21. What I’m Doing to Reduce myWhat I’m Doing to Reduce my
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Housing Footprint Continued...
•Look for and fix leaks regularly.
•Avoid hosing down decks, walkways, and driveways.
•Purchase cleaning products that are biodegradable or
non-toxic.

22. What I’m Doing to Reduce myWhat I’m Doing to Reduce my
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Goods/Services Footprint
•Spend frugally and save money for the future.
•Recycle all paper, aluminum, glass, and plastic at
nearby recycle bin.
•Recycle electronics at nearby recycling center.
•Purchase clothing, paper, and other products that are
recycled, natural, organic or made of alternative fibers
and locally produced.

23. The Results ofThe Results of
my Eco-Friendlymy Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving

24. My Ecological Footprint with Eco-FriendlyMy Ecological Footprint with Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving
Carbon Footprint
• My Footprint: 73.4 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average : 91.43 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

25. My Ecological Footprint with Eco-FriendlyMy Ecological Footprint with Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving
Food Footprint
•My Footprint: 18.08 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 65.74 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

26. My Ecological Footprint with Eco-FriendlyMy Ecological Footprint with Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving
Housing Footprint
•My Footprint: 6.84 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 31.58 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

27. My Ecological Footprint with Eco-FriendlyMy Ecological Footprint with Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving
Goods and Services Footprint
•My Footprint: 2.83 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 57.66 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

28. My Ecological Footprint with Eco-FriendlyMy Ecological Footprint with Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving
Total Footprint
•My Footprint: 101.15 in
global acres by
consumption category.
•Country Average: 246.41
in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

29. My Ecological Footprint by Biome withMy Ecological Footprint by Biome with
Eco-Friendly LivingEco-Friendly Living
Cropland Footprint
•My Footprint: 12.61 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 29.61 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

30. My Ecological Footprint by Biome withMy Ecological Footprint by Biome with
Eco-Friendly LivingEco-Friendly Living
Pastureland Footprint
•My Footprint: 28.53 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 68.02 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

31. My Ecological Footprint by Biome withMy Ecological Footprint by Biome with
Eco-Friendly LivingEco-Friendly Living
Marine Fisheries Footprint
•My Footprint: 21.41 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 49.33 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

32. My Ecological Footprint by Biome withMy Ecological Footprint by Biome with
Eco-Friendly LivingEco-Friendly Living
Forestland Footprint
•My Footprint: 38.59 in global acres by consumption
category.
•Country Average: 99.45 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

33. My Ecological Footprint by Biome withMy Ecological Footprint by Biome with
Eco-Friendly LivingEco-Friendly Living
Total Footprint
•My Footprint: 101.15 in
global acres by
consumption category.
•Country Average:
246.41 in global acres by
consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

34. My Ecological Impact with Eco-FriendlyMy Ecological Impact with Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving
vs.
Ecological Impact in Earths
•My Footprint: If everyone lived my lifestyle, we would
need 2.61 Earths.
•Country Average: In living the standard American
lifestyle, we would need 6.35 Earths.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

35. My EcologicalMy Ecological
Footprint: FromFootprint: From
Non Eco-FriendlyNon Eco-Friendly
Living to Eco-Living to Eco-
Friendly LivingFriendly Living
A Before and After
Snapshot

36. My Ecological Footprint: From Non Eco-My Ecological Footprint: From Non Eco-
Friendly Living to Eco-Friendly LivingFriendly Living to Eco-Friendly Living
A Before and After Snapshot
•My carbon footprint increased from 60.1 to 73.4 in
global acres by consumption category due to an
unexpected plane flight for the care of my
grandmother/emergency purposes.
•My food footprint decreased from 100.8 to 18.1 in
global acres by consumption category.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

37. My Ecological Footprint: From Non Eco-My Ecological Footprint: From Non Eco-
Friendly Living to Eco-Friendly LivingFriendly Living to Eco-Friendly Living
A Before and After Snapshot
•My housing footprint decreased from 21.7 to 6.8 in
global acres by consumption category.
•My goods and services footprint decreased from 38.4
to 2.8 in global acres by consumption category.
•My total footprint in global acres by consumption
category decreased significantly from 220.96 to 101.15.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

38. My Ecological Footprint: From Non Eco-My Ecological Footprint: From Non Eco-
Friendly Living to Eco-Friendly LivingFriendly Living to Eco-Friendly Living
My Total Footprint: 220.96 My Total Footprint: 101.15
Country Average: 246.41 Country Average: 246.41
A Before and After Snapshot
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

39. My Ecological Footprint: From Non Eco-My Ecological Footprint: From Non Eco-
Friendly Living to Eco-Friendly LivingFriendly Living to Eco-Friendly Living
g
A Before and After Snapshot
My Total Footprint Devoid of Eco-
Friendly Living: 220.96
My Total Footprint with Eco-
Friendly Living: 101.15
Country Average: 246.41
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

40. My Ecological Footprint by Biome: FromMy Ecological Footprint by Biome: From
Non Eco-Friendly Living to Eco-FriendlyNon Eco-Friendly Living to Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving
A Before and After Snapshot
•My cropland footprint share by biome in global acres
remained the same across the board at 12 percent.
•My pastureland footprint share by biome in global
acres remained the same across the board at 28
percent.
•My marine fishery footprint share by biome in global
acres remained the same across the board at 21
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

41. My Ecological Footprint by Biome: FromMy Ecological Footprint by Biome: From
Non Eco-Friendly Living to Eco-FriendlyNon Eco-Friendly Living to Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving
A Before and After Snapshot
•My forestland footprint share by biome in global acres
decreased from 39 percent to 38 percent.
•My total footprint in global acres by consumption
category decreased from 220.96 to 101.15.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

42. My Ecological Footprint by Biome: FromMy Ecological Footprint by Biome: From
Non Eco-Friendly Living to Eco-FriendlyNon Eco-Friendly Living to Eco-Friendly
LivingLiving
A Before and After Snapshot
Devoid of Eco-Friendly Living with Eco-Friendly Living
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

43. My Ecological Impact: From Non Eco-My Ecological Impact: From Non Eco-
Friendly Living to Eco-Friendly LivingFriendly Living to Eco-Friendly Living
My impact in Earths
•By living a primarily eco-friendly life I reduced my
ecological impact from 5.69 Earths to 2.61 Earths.
•Country Average: In living the standard American
lifestyle, we would need 6.35 Earths.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.
Country Average
Impact in Earths
My Impact in Earths with
Eco-Friendly Living
My Impact in Earths Devoid
of Eco-Friendly Living
A Before and After Snapshot

44. WhatWhat YouYou Can DoCan Do
to Reduce Yourto Reduce Your
EcologicalEcological
Footprint...Footprint...

45. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint
Use Cleaner Transport
•Walk, bike or take public transit.
•Turn off the engine to your vehicle when not in use; do
not allow it to idle.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

46. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint Continued...
Use Cleaner Transport
•Have your vehicle serviced regularly, check air filter
monthly and keep tires aired to maximum gas mileage.
•Refrain from short airplane rides; instead, take the bus
or train.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

47. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint Continued...
Add Energy Saving Features to Your Home
•Install compact fluorescent bulbs.
•Weatherproof your home.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

48. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint Continued...
Add Energy Saving Features to Your Home
•Insulate your water heater or purchase a tankless
water heater.
•Choose energy efficient appliances.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

49. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint Continued...
Adopt Energy Saving Habits
•Keep thermostat relatively low in the winter and the
summer.
•Clean out or replace air conditioning filters regularly.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

50. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint Continued...
Adopt Energy Saving Habits
•Unplug electronics when not in use.
•Use power strips.
•Dry clothes outside when possible.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

51. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Carbon Footprint Continued...
Adopt Energy Saving Habits
•Make minimal use of power equipment when
landscaping.
•Defrost refrigerator and freezer regularly.
•Choose/purchase green electricity.
•Purchase carbon offsets.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

52. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Food Footprint
•Eat local, organic, in season foods.
•Plant a garden.
•Shop at local farmers market or natural food store.
•Eat lower on the food chain; reduce your meat and
dairy intake, go vegetarian, or go vegan.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

53. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Housing Footprint
Choose Sustainable Building Materials, Furnishings,
and Cleaning Products.
•Explore green design features: passive solar heating,
a rainwater catchment or grey water recycling system,
and recycled materials.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

54. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Housing Footprint Continued ...
Choose Sustainable Building Materials, Furnishings,
and Cleaning Products.
• Choose efficient appliances, including low flow
shower heads, faucets, and toilets.
• Choose furnishings that are second-hand, recycled,
or sustainably produced.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

55. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Housing Footprint Continued ...
Choose Sustainable Building Materials, Furnishings,
and Cleaning Products.
•Plant drought tolerant plants in your garden and yard.
•Use biodegradable, non-toxic cleaning products.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

56. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Housing Footprint Continued...
Adopt Water Saving Habits
•Take shorter, less frequent showers.
•Don't use the garbage disposal; compost instead.
•Run the dishwasher and the laundry machine only
when full.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

57. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Housing Footprint Continued...
Adopt Water Saving Habits
•Wash cars rarely and use a car wash.
•Avoid hosing down or power-washing your deck,
walkways, or driveway.
•Regularly look for and fix leaks.
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

58. WhatWhat YouYou Can Do to Reduce YourCan Do to Reduce Your
Ecological Footprint...Ecological Footprint...
Goods/Services Footprint
•Buy less! Replace items only when you really need to.
•Recycle all your paper, glass, aluminum, and plastic.
Don't forget electronics!
•Compost food waste for the garden.
•Buy recycled products, particularly those labeled "post-
consumer waste."
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy.

59. You Can Begin Reducing Your FootprintYou Can Begin Reducing Your Footprint
Today!Today!
To Learn More About Reducing Your Footprint Visit : http://www.myfootprint.org

60. References:References:
Ecological Footprint: Center for Sustainable Economy. Reduce Your Footprint.
Retrieved June 20, 2011 from http://myfootprint.org
Eco-Friendly Digest. Eco-Friendly Living Ideas. 2010. Eco-Friendly Digest.
Retrieved June 20, 2011 from http://www.eco-friendly-digest.com/eco-friendly-
living.html