Counting on … day 1.139

3rd August 2023

For those who are interested the Global Footprint Network has a online tool that calculates in broad terms your environmental footprint. Knowing the size of our impact on the earth can motivate us to change our lifestyle accordingly. https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home

But do we want to shrink our lives, do we want to give up things we enjoy?

An interesting article on their blog reframes the approach. Rather than focusing on reducing our footprint, focus on creating a comfortable lifestyle that is more efficient in its use of resources. And a more resource efficient lifestyle will be a more secure and a more affordable lifestyle. And if shared, this lifestyle will enable others to enjoy a comfortable, safe and affordable lifestyle too . 

Do read the full article https://www.footprintnetwork.org/2023/01/18/dont-reduce-your-footprint/

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Author: Judith Russenberger

Environmentalist and theologian, with husband and three grown up children plus one cat, living in London SW14. I enjoy running and drinking coffee - ideally with a friend or a book.

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