Question

My Carbon Footprint

Step 1: My Daily Habits

Tick the options that best describe you.

1. Transport 
   • I usually walk/use a cycle. (Low impact)
   • I use public transport/carpool. (Medium impact)
   • I travel by private cars even for short distances. (High impact).
   • I take flights more than twice a year. (Very high impact)
2. Electricity Use 
   • I always switch off electrical appliances (lights, fans, etc.) when not in use. (Low impact)
   • I sometimes forget to switch off electrical appliances (lights, fans, etc.). (Medium impact)
   • I leave electrical appliances (lights, fans, etc.) on frequently. (High impact)
3. Water Use
   • I use water judiciously, for example, just one bucket of water for bathing. (Low impact)
   • I sometimes waste water (leaving the tap running/ more buckets of water for a bath/long showers). (Medium impact)
   • I rarely think about saving water. (High impact)
4. Waste and Plastics
   • I reuse, recycle, and avoid single-use plastics. (Low impact)
   • I sometimes use disposable plastics (bottles/bags/ straws). (Medium impact)
   • I often throw away plastic and do not recycle. (High impact)

Step 2: Score Yourself

• • Low impact choices = 1 point
  • Medium impact choices = 2 points
  • High impact choices = 3 points
  • Very high impact choices = 4 points

Now add up your total score: ______ points

Step 3: My Climate Action Pledge

Think about two simple changes you can make to reduce your score, and write them down below.

1. .................................
2. .................................

Answer 1

Step 1: My Daily Habits

• Transport: ✓ I usually walk/use a cycle. (Low impact – 1 point)
• Electricity Use: ✓ I sometimes forget to switch off electrical appliances. (Medium impact – 2 points)
• Water Use: ✓ I use water judiciously, for example, just one bucket of water for bathing. (Low impact – 1 point)
• Waste and Plastics: ✓ I reuse, recycle and avoid single-use plastics. (Low impact – 1 point)

Step 2: Score Yourself

Now add up your total score: 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 5 points

Step 3: My Climate Action Pledge

1. I will always switch off lights, fans and other electrical appliances when they are not in use.
2. I will avoid single-use plastics and reuse or recycle items whenever possible.