An important step in achieving green living at home (and even out and about) is to know where you stand right now. What level of green are you lingering at? Could you be greener, or are you already an eco-friendly super-star?
One of the best ways to learn where you stand is to calculate your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is simply a personal score you get that explains where you stand on issues like how you live, work, and play. Although carbon footprint tests vary, depending on where you take yours, they all take basic lifestyle choices into account, such as:
- Your energy use
- Commute times
- Where you live and work
- If you recycle
- How often you fly on an airplane
- Your general energy bill costs
- Where you live
- And more
Taking a carbon footprint test is free and only takes about 3-5 minutes. Once you have your carbon footprint score, you’ll know if you’re doing well or if you need to buckle down and work harder at green living – most sites offer tips for how to be more green after the test.
To calculate your own carbon footprint visit one of the following websites: