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Interesting post on Heather’s blog about measuring your eco-footprint. I took the survey and this is the result …

1. In my home, I recycle …

• newspaper
• mixed paper (junk mail, magazines, cereal boxes)
• aluminum foil
• glass bottles and jars
• household batteries
• egg cartons
• paper and plastic bags
• aluminum cans
• tin cans
• plastics
• used clothes, furniture and appliances

2. To reduce my use of materials, I …

• none

3. To reduce pollution, I …

• dispose of toxic substances on designated days and in designated places (Port St. Lucie has a drop off site for this stuff)
• avoid asbestos (uh, who doesn’t?!)

4. When I shop, I …

• take my own bags to the store
• decline excess packaging and bags
• limit my use of disposable products (I take my own lunch to work now in reusable plastic containers)
• buy and use durable products
• check for the EnergyStar label rating (the freezer we just bought has this)

5. I watch what I eat by …

• not eating fish that are threatened

6. To be more energy efficient, I …

• use EnergyStar-labeled appliances

7. For transportation, I …

• combine car trips and eliminate unnecessary trips
• keep the car tuned and the tires pumped
• recycle used motor oil and tires

8. In my yard, I …

• none

9. In my spare time, I …

• don’t collect wildflowers or protected plants
• don’t litter

10. At my workplace, I …

• reuse office supplies when possible
• use reusable cups and dishes
• use the stairs rather than the elevator

SCORE: 28

It says I’m an Eco-Apprentice since my score was between 26-50 … Well done! You’re well on your way to living your greenest, though you still have a little way to go. Take the pledge below and keep moving in the right direction.

How did you score? Take the survey here: http://www.conservation.org/act/live_green/Pages/ecofootprint.aspx

written by cybercjh