The number of planet Earths that would be required if everyone on Earth lived my lifestyle is 4.4, which is just under the national average of 5 planet Earths.

Maximizing transportation seemed to have the largest impact on my ecological footprint, raising the number of planets Earths form 4.4 to 8.9. Transportation would also be easy for me to cut down on as a New Yorker if I use the subway/bus more often. I’ve also noticed that maximizing electricity usage and shelter space had a large impact on the footprint. I could reduce the amount of packaged and processed foods I eat. This may be difficult with my busy lifestyle, but it

Society as a whole can cut down on consumption of fossil fuels by using public transportation rather than driving everywhere. It would also be beneficial to cut down on plastic consumption and recycle instead, which is capable of harming other organisms in our ecosystem through pollution.