In 2001, Marin County became one of the first municipalities to calculate its Ecological Footprint.
A footprint measures ecological demand associated with human activities in terms of the area of biologically productive
land and sea required to provide the resources being used and to absorb the wastes generated, given current technology.
There are many ways that you can reduce your own and your communities Ecological Footprint. Here are just a few to start:
Go Solar! - Visit below for more information or try buying Green Tags if you can't go solar yourself (www.green-e.org).
Drive a Fuel-Efficient Vehicle - This will save money on gas while lowering your footprint significantly.
Drive Less - Use public transportation or walk more or ride with a friend.
Build Green - When building or remodeling, use sustainable materials and practices. Visit website below to learn how.
Shop at a Farmer's Market - Buying locally reduces the energy required to transport your food and it helps support local farmers.
Reduce - Avoid purchasing disposable items and products with lots of packaging.
Reuse - One person's trash is another's treasure. Share your treasures and find some of your own. Check out thrift stores, salvage yards and garage sales.
Recycle - An easy one for reducing your footprint. It takes a lot of space to dump trash.
Be An Aware Customer - Learn about and purchase sustainable products.
