Ecological Footprint Re-Evaluation

Ecological Footprint Evaluation and Correction

So far?

Well following my goals has been a bit difficult. I feel as though I have only been accomplishing one of my three previously stated goals. That goal being to use less ghost power. I have been using power strips for a long time, so has been a fairly easy adjustment to switch them to the off position before going to sleep. That said my other two goals aren't going as well. I think the main reason for this was a lack of insight. For example my first goal was to produce less waste, however finding products that don't have as much waste has become quite difficult. My last goal to cut down on driving has been problematic also in that unforeseen circumstances prevented me from not driving one Monday. For this reason I have re-written all three of my goals as seen below. I believe that these goals keep me far more accountable and that by executing these three new goals successfully, I will reduce my footprint.

New/Updated Goals

1. Continue to unplug power-strips and keep track of power usage. Attempt to reduce monthly power usage by at least 8%. 
2. Reduce my carbon footprint by only walking to campus. The walk is 1 mile long and requires me to leave at least 20 minutes early but it will pay off both environmentally and economically.
3. I plan on eating vegetarian one day a week. I realize the impact is small but I wanted to set a achievable goal to begin with. I also think this is one of those those goals that could morph into eating vegetarian twice a week or more.