Becoming a Sustainable Global Citizen
If everyone lived like me, we would need 2.3 planets. This is according to myfootprint.org, a site that estimates the sustainability of your lifestyle. Requiring 10 acres of biologically productive land to sustain my lifestyle, I come in under the U.S. average of 24. Worldwide, however, there are only 4.5 acres of biologically productive land available per person.
Whenever I discover vital information I wish the whole world would know I post it on my blog. As individuals we have two primary ways to make a difference 1) through our own actions 2) through empowering others with information we’ve acquired. I don’t know about you, but I find this knowledge difficult to ignore. I’ve committed to reducing my footprint to a 1:1 sustainable ratio by the end of the year. I haven’t yet figured out the details, but I will be sure to share what I learn. I hope someone will join me. For those interested, I’ve found a promising place to start…
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Wow awesome post Michael.
Keep up the good work!
I’ve returned the gifts (blazer and U of M sweatshirt) I bought for you and would like to take you to Value World and see if we can find you another blazer - sort of like the one you tried on the last time we were there. That one didn’t fit so we’ll take our time and find one that does. We’ll both make smaller foot prints by buying at Value World!
love you, mom
Thanks for the comment, mom…
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