Footprint Reevaluation

• What can you do more to reduce your footprint?

After looking at my footprint evaluations, I can definitely take action into reducing my footprint on the world. Especially my water footprint, I realize that I use more than the US average and am planning on reducing by doing more hand washing of dishes to reduce the number of gallons I use. Another way I can reduce my footprint is by plastic consumption.?

• Have you been achieving your initial goals?

I have been achieving my initial goal of reducing the amount of meat I consume per week, however, I haven’t been as successful in the minutes I take for showering. I still generally take the same amount of time to shower. Then for my final goal of carpooling more often, I have been more successful in doing so. Whether that be going to club meetings and having a packed car, or when going to the rec center I make sure my gym partners always have a ride to get to the destination.??

• How difficult is it to stick to your commitments??

It is really hard to stick to your commitments, especially when you are so used to doing the same things for an extended period of time. It also is hard to stick to your commitments because I believe you have to go out of your way to really stick to your commitments

• What are some of the challenges??

I think the biggest challenge is really taking the initiative of changing your ways and getting uncomfortable with change. Most people don’t like change and want to stick to the comfort of their life. I think another challenge is that it may be more costly to change your ways.

• How do you feel about these EF actions you are taking

I feel less guilty when performing these actions. It makes me feel more grateful for what I have and am excited to make more changes to help reduce the impact on the world.?

• Develop at least one new goal if you are successful in following your existing goals

Even though I haven’t completed all of my goals, one new goal that I would like to pursue is upping my use of carpooling and trying to use public transportation when traveling from place to place rather than using my own personal car.