Personal Audit
If everyone in the world lived a typical Australian lifestyle, we would need the equivalent of three planet Earths to supply our food, transport, shelter and services.
You can measure your impact upon the planet by taking a simple quiz.
The quiz is based on national consumption averages and is meant to give you an idea of your “ecological footprint” relative to other people in Australia and other countries.
It should give most people an idea of where we stand. If you are currently not living a sustainable lifestyle, do not be discouraged by your results. There are a number of changes you can make which will make a big difference.
In addition, some options that could make your footprint smaller might not be available to you, such as reliable public transport as an alternative to driving.
The quiz was devised by the Earth Day Network, the non-profit co-ordinating body of worldwide Earth Day activities.
