So what's all this about footprints?
One way to find out how green you are isto see what kind of ecological footprint you are creating. Each one usmakes lots of choices everyday. These choices don't just affect us, butthey also affect the world we live in. If we are damaging the planetthen this is unsustainable, as it can't continue forever. Theenvironment is already suffering, and the consequences are starting tobe felt – take global warming for example, or the growing pile oflitter that we are creating (one day we are going to get to the pointwhere there is simply nowhere else to put it). One day the damage willbe so severe that it will be irreversible. Take action now to find outwhat you can do to stop damaging this amazing planet we live on.
So what kind of effect are you having on the world?
Check out the website below. It asks you some basic questions about the kind of lifestyle you live. It will then tell you how many planets we would need if everyone lived like you:
If you are causing damage to the earth then you will need more than one planet. If this is the case then that means you are leading an unsustainable life. Don't panic if you are!! Look at the pages what can YOU do? and see how you can start making a difference today.
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