How big is your Carbon Footprint?
Your carbon footprint has nothing to do with the size of your feet, but it is very important to how you live and your contribution to global warming and climate change.
- What is a Carbon Footprint?
Your Carbon Footprint is a calculation of the total amount of greenhouse gases that is produced by human activities- that means it is directly related to things like how much electricity you use, how often your family uses the car or the kinds of food you eat.
- How is my Carbon Footprint measured?
Carbon Footprint is measured as the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that is produced during an activity everyday activities such as: making a sandwich; or traveling to see Aunty Mary.
You can use the calculator here to calculate how much carbon dioxide you produce daily. When you know, you can plan your activities to reduce the amount you produce.
