Ecological Footprint Worksheet
During this activity you are going to learn about the concept of ecological footprint. We will also learn how everyone of us has an impact either positive or negative on the environment because of our life style. Take note of the results of you Ecological footprint in the spaces provided.
Ecological Footprint is the measure of how much area of biologically productive land and water an individual, population or activity requires to produce all the resources it consumes and to absorb the waste it generates, using prevailing technology and resource management practices. The Ecological Footprint is usually measured in global hectares (gha).
After you have completed your Ecological Footprint calculator, please come back to this worksheet to complete it with your results.