Advantages: Ecological Footprinting calculations help to make people more aware Disadvantages: Many people don't think they will make the difference
This review looks at Ecological Footprinting; how you can calculate your own footprint and gives some ideas on how individuals and households can reduce their Ecological (Carbon) footprint over time.
But what is an Ecological Footprint?
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It is a calculation of how much land and water that is needed to support a lifestyle of a household. This is expressed in Global Hectares. A more sustainable and less populated community will have a footprint closer to its physical area, whereas a built up community might have a much larger Ecological Footprint, as it needs to import resources to support the energy, lifestyle and habits of those living there. For example, London's ecological footprint is 125 times the size of London itself
This calculation covers important matters such as your energy ...
and gardening help. Studies have shown that moderate physical activity at least three times a week for thirty minutes can:
1. Reduceyour "bad" cholesterol (LDL)
2. Elevate your "good" cholesterol (HDL)
3. Limit your risk of heart disease and other serious complications that are associated with having high cholesterol.
~Diet~
Foods that have the best cholesterol lowering properties are foods from plants:
1. Fruit
2. Vegetables
3. Grains
4. Nuts and seeds
We should aim to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Another important dietary tip for lowering cholesterol is to cut down on saturated fat. Foods high in saturated fat include:
1. Meat pies
2. Sausages and fatty cuts of meat.
3. Butter
4. Ghee
5. Lard
6. Cream
7. Hard cheese
8. Cakes and biscuits
9. Foods containing ...
Advantages: SAVING YOU MONEY, SAVING THE EARTH Disadvantages: ARE BIG COMPANIES USING IT AS AN ADVERTISING GIMMICK?
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The difference between the two countries can be attributed to many different factors, such as the type of fuel we use to heat or cool our homes, the way we live or the actual climate we live in.
We can look at our own lifestyles, measure our carbonfootprint and find out how we can reduce it. There are now many internet sites that offer you a facility to measure your own carbonfootprint, but I will not bore you with the different sites, because they are so numerous.
One thing however is true - wherever we live, research estimates that as much as 30% of our home energy is wasted (as much as 2 tonnes of carbon dioxide - or to make it visual, two swimming pools). By taking a few simple steps you can reduceyourcarbonfootprint and save money.
WHAT CAN YOU DO IN THE HOME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
WINDOWS
Ill fitting windows can cause up to ...
