So, now you know what the primary and secondary footprint measures…..the next question is to find your primary carbon footprint to get a base line. I’ve found a great calculator to use, but there is some work involved to get the information. Dig out your gas and electric bills, and figure out what your annual car mileage is. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a link to a Personal Emission Calculator, which also asks questions about your recycling habits. It mentions that businesses and organizations can also do their part in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ever thought about your habits in the workplace? Reducing paper, your light bulbs, energy use, recycling?
Allow yourself 10-15 minutes to complete the online calculator. After I completed the exercise, I noticed that my footprint was reduced significantly because I recycled, but if I went one step further by using Energy Star light bulbs, then it would help the environment even more.
After you are done filling in the necessary blanks, you’ll see your totals at the bottom. Are you surprised? Shocked? Concerned? Take some time to reflect on what you discovered.
Source:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website, Personal Emission Calulator
Sunday, October 21, 2007
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