The Ecological Footprint is defined as a measure of human demand on the Earth. It highlights human demand with Earth's ability to regenerate, showcasing levels of consumption and waste production. It brings to our attention: How much nature we have, how quickly we deplete it, and who uses it.
Humanity's total Ecological Footprint currently uses the equivalent of 1.5 planets to provide the resources we use and to absorb our waste. My Ecological Footprint revealed that if everyone on the planet lived my lifestyle, we would need a whopping 5.83 Earths.
Measuring my Ecological Footprint, also identified that amongst all, my Food Footprint soars above the Country Average, which provides a sort of awakening to the environmental impact my lifestyle and everyday actions have on the Earth. My Food Footprint was taken from: My diet, where I obtain most of my food, whether I select foods that are certified organic or sustainably produced, my meal patterns and whether I have a garden or share one to grow my own vegetables and herbs.
Seeing these results have definitely made me think twice about my Ecological Footprint on this Earth and has driven me to want to make more of a conscious effort to apply various changes to my lifestyle, especially in the sector of food habits, in hopes that I will eventually lower my total Ecological Footprint.
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