How Green Are You?

How do you compare?

The resources you use on a daily basis make a big difference to the environment! The average ecological footprint for US residents is about 25 acres, over 4 times the world average of 5.7 acres. This short quiz will determine your own ecological footprint and Wilmot Inc. can help you make your footprint smaller.

Find your ecological footprint!

Progress:

How many people live in your household?

How is your home heated?

How many meals per week do you eat meat or fish?

How many individual faucets and toilets do you have in your home?

How many home-made meals do you eat per week (include meals you bring to school or work)?

When you buy groceries, do you and your family buy locally produced goods and produce?

How do you normally commute to school or work?

How many trips do you make per week on public transit instead of using your personal vehicle?

Where did you go on vacation last year?

How many large purchases (stereo, TV, VCR, DVD player) has your household made in the past year?

Have you bought any energy efficient products in the last year (compact fluorescent bulbs, appliances, etc.)?

Does your household try to reduce the amount of waste in the house? (Bulk food, using reusable containers, natural cleaners, etc.)

Does your household compost?

Does your household recycle newspapers, cardboard, aluminum, glass and other materials?

How many garbage bags of waste do you set out for pick-up each week?

What type of vehicle do you own? If you have more than one, check a box for each one that applies.