Carbon Footprint Results

Last week I wrote a post asking my readers “What Size is Your Carbon Footprint?”. The results were rather interesting. A total of nine households responded and all nine were below the national average. There were three households of two, one household of three, three households of four and one household of seven!

The three households of two people averaged 25 tons of CO2 per year compared to the national average of 53 tons of CO2. The three households of four people averaged 56.3 tons of CO2 per year compared to the national average of 110 tons of CO2. The family of three had 54 tons of CO2 compared to the national average of 80 tons and the family of seven used 70 tons of CO2 compared to the national average of 190 tons.

So these results tell me one of two things. Either the national averages aren’t very accurate or the readers of this blog all seem to be environmentally cognizant. I have a feeling it’s the later and the folks that stop by this blog typically are interested in the environment and helping make it a better place to live. I know the example was rather simplistic but I thought it was a good way to be aware of how each decision we make impacts the CO2 we produce and therefore how each of us impact the environment. I’m certainly hoping we can reduce our footprint this coming year by being more aware of the products we buy and how we use them.

Related posts:

1. What Size is Your Carbon Footprint?
2. Are Carbon Credits A Good Idea?
3. Clean, Green and Money in Your Pocket