Carbon footprint is also known as one's carbon profile that measures the overall amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with a certain product, both referring to goods and services, along with how it is being supplied, being used, being recovered after its end-of-life period and being disposed. Causes of these emissions are, for example, electricity usage, water usage for shower (including the use of heater), transport operations, type of food intake, type of electronics used inside the house and other industrial processes.
Since on our generation, we are experiencing climate change due to excessive emissions of these greenhouse gases, the challenge for sustainability is the greatest test on how we will change for the good of our planet . Sustainability, defined as the capacity to endure, have a very wide scope. Relating carbon footprint to sustainability engulf the issue of climate change and the question what can we do. Carbon footprint is an assessment analyzing how much we contribute to climate change in our daily ways of living. By this, we can assess if we are doing good or not for our planet by knowing quantitative figures of how much greenhouse gases we emit based on how we live and do our daily activities. From these figures/numbers, we can figure out what alternatives modes must be changed from our day-to-day activities that will create a significant impact on sustaining the balance of our planet.
From the computations of my carbon footprint, the estimated greenhouse gas emissions based on my inputs on every questions are 16 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent per year, which is below the U.S. national average (27 tons of CO2) by 178.65 percent. This assessment gives me the idea that people living in America emits more GHG than I did but still it is 290.91 percent higher than the world's average emission. This value only shows that I should change how I lived my life daily, from the food that I consume to how I utilize energy in my dormitory. By this, I can help save our planet from the danger of unsustainable future.
I know the reasons why my carbon footprint reached this mark. One is because for the past 6 months, I had been travelling through an airplane. To count, I had 1 long major flight of going here in America and 7 short flights in my country. Another reason is the food that I ate. Everyday, I eat meat whether it is pork, beef, turkey or chicken from either Perch or Sovie. So for this week, I will try to eliminate eating any meat (hopefully I can stop the temptation until Friday) to check whether it will lower my carbon footprint by a significant value.
Hey, I never really thought about looking at are CO2 emissions and the ways we can prevent it in the ways that you said. I think it is very interesting how you look at the CO2 emissions. I also emitted below the average, and it kind of made me feel better but I still feel like I should do more to reduce my emissions. I like how you also want to reduce your emissions, I think this is very important for every person to be involved in. Actually, traveling is really not your fault because you had to come here for school, so you really should not feel that bad. Anyways, I liked your blog and see you in class.
ReplyDeleteThanks for appreciating my blog. Yeah, the travel that I did is really the main cause but as on the business principle, it is an "opportunity cost" of going here to study. In order for me to gain something, I have to sacrifice also one thing. But you know that I kinda intrigued by this calculations. Yes it gives you a number based on your input but I would say that the question is generalized so how would the end-calculations differ to other people? Yes it is good to have this tool but the accuracy and credibility for me must be questioned. So I do not really believe on the thing that the website did. Ms. Emily sorry but I just feel something needs to be questioned.
ReplyDeleteHello, I took a lot of fight, too. But it is unavoidable.Try to have a healthier diet, which is good for you, our planet and also those poor animals.
ReplyDeletethat will be tough not eating meat, but i think you can do it!
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