Answer to Question #237824 in English for CCW

Question

Unit 1 Review:

5) What is it meant by phrase ecological footprint?

6) How can we reduce our ecological footprint?

Answer 1

5. The simplest definition of ecological footprint would be the influence of human activities measured in regards to the range of biologically fecund land and water necessary to produce the goods used by human beings and to integrate the wastes produced.

6. The following are suggestions to reduce our ecological footprint and generate a positive impact on society.

• Reducing our use of single-use disposable plastics
• Changing to renewable energy such as solar power and wind energy
• Eating less meat
• Reducing wastes
• Recycling reliably
• Driving less or driving electric powered vehicles
• Reducing water usage