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SUS1501
ASSIGNMENT 7 SEMESTER 2 2024
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE:2024
, SUS1501
Assignment 7 Semester 2 2024
Unique Number:
Due Date: 2024
Sustainability and Greed
ANSWER 1
Step 1: My Ecological Footprint Results
After calculating my ecological footprint using the recommended calculator, my personal
Earth Overshoot Day is March 4. My ecological footprint stands at 9.4 global hectares,
and my carbon footprint is 15.7 tonnes of CO2 per year. This means that 58% of my
total ecological footprint is due to carbon emissions. If everyone lived the way I do, we
would need 5.7 Earths to sustain our population.
Step 2: Reflection on My Footprint
Part A: Initial Feelings About My Footprint
Seeing the results of my ecological footprint was a sobering experience. With a footprint
of 9.4 global hectares, it is clear that my lifestyle is far from sustainable. The realization
that if everyone lived like me, we would need almost six planets to meet humanity’s
needs makes me uncomfortable. I consider myself environmentally conscious, yet my
footprint shows otherwise.
One major factor in my footprint is my reliance on private transportation. I drive
approximately 60 kilometers daily, which significantly contributes to my carbon
emissions. Although I drive a small, fuel-efficient vehicle, the lack of public transport
options in my rural area forces me to rely on my car. Additionally, my home is larger
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