Global Ecological Footprint Calculator

How big is your ecological footprint?

We all have ecological footprints. It's their size that differs.

The footprint calculator estimates how much of the Earth's biocapacity is needed to support a person's consumption choices over the course of a year. The results can be compared to the global average or sustainable rate.

How do you typically get to work or school?

Walk or Bike
Public Transportation
Carpool, hybrid or electric vehicle
Car, Truck, SUV (Alone)
Airplanes & Limousines
Work at home

Which closely matches your household?

Mansion, all the modern appliances, bells, whistles, 4-10 car garage etc.
Stand alone house, larger than avgerage, all modern appliances, 2-3 car garage
Average size home, some appliances, no garage
Apartment, some energy efficient appliances & lights, no garage
Compact green design, energy efficient appliances and lights, & renewable
energy powered

Which mix of foods best describes your average meal?

5+ courses, meat, veggies, dessert, brandy, cigar
Beef, chicken, or fish, veggies, fruits, dessert, coffee or tea
Meat or fish, local or organic veggies, fruits, coffee or tea
Local produced fruits, vegetables, & beverages
Local sustainably harvested organic fruits, veggies, & beverages

Do you conserve, recycle, and reuse resources, such as paper, metal, plastics?

Never
Occasionally
Most of the tiime
Yes, diligently all the time

Your Ecological Footprint is:

Global hectares

Please send your feedback on this beta version of our new footprint calculator to:

feedback@rprogres.org

The global average footprint is about 21 global hectares (or nearly 50 acres) per capita. Using the new footprinting approach it is estimated that global fisheries, crop land, urbanization, and energy use are outstripping the earth's ability to regenerate in a sustainable way.

The lastest findings suggest that a sustainable footprint is about 15 gha (37 acres) for every person. That means, that on average we have surpassed sustainable ecological limits by about 6 gha per capita. How does your footprint compare to the global average and sustainable rate?

Methodology: The calculations for the new footprint quiz are based on global average footprints from over 100 categories. These categories have been collapsed in an effort to make the quiz brief and yet still provide insights into lifestyle choices and sustainability implications. More . . .

global average footprint

21 global hectares

sustainable footprint

15 global hectares

What can we do to reduce our ecological footprint?