4.88 Earths is to correct amount, according to this website. I was slightly surprised by this number. I thought it would be lower. I am more or less a vegeterian and do lots of work to help reduce my ecological footprint in the world. Although the test was fun, I don't think it can really be too accurate. There are so many little things that we as individuals do in our lives that can increase or decrease our footprint that was not accounted for in this quiz. Given that some of these factors, particularly relating to the household, were slightly beyond my control ( I live with some roomates who like things their way...alright they're my parents), I know there are still some things that I could do to decrease my ecological footprint. I love traveling and I am sure I waste a lot of fuel doing this. Just traveling for recreation and leisure I moved near 6,000 miles in 2008.
I think that everyone should care about their waste in the world. I once heard that Americans throw away more stuff than most people ever have. I consider myself frugal in my living, but every couple of months I have to purge my room of the crap that accumulates. I give it to GoodWill, or someone who actually wants it.
Should we be concerned about other nations? Of course. We are in a globalized economy and the welfare of all nations contribute to our own strength as a nation. How can we sell them crap they don't need if they don't want it? I think some countries would be appalled if they saw how we live on a day to day basis. I think it is important for us to try and be mindful about what we use, that way I can look my grandkids in the eyes and tell them "Well, at least we tried".
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