Wow\u2026 Where are we gonna get those other ones? Hmm.. maybe it\u2019s good that NASA doesn\u2019t think Global Warming is a problem<\/a>, so they can focus their efforts on finding more earths<\/a> to support my lifestyle.<\/p>\n Click the image to take the quiz (and let me know how you do in the \u2018comments\u2019 section), or see my answers (and pathetic rationalizations<\/span>) below.<\/p>\n 1.How often do you eat animal based products? (beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, dairy products) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Occasionally (no meat or occasional meat, but eggs\/dairy almost daily) <\/span><\/p>\n No land-meat (I do eat fish a couple times a week), or perhaps a couple times a year when it is offered to me (I\u2019m not puritanical about eating no meat, but I do refuse to purchase it and I do request vegetarian meals when it is an option.) I have many intentions of breaking out of eating cheese and eggs, but it\u2019s damn hard. I do little things like purchasing soy\/rice milk; and I\u2019ve quit using those cute little packaged creamers for my coffee \u2013 now I just use the chemical powder concoction\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n 2.How much of the food that you eat is processed, packaged and not locally grown (from more than 200 miles away)? <\/span><\/p>\n Half<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This is a good question. I\u2019ve just given up bananas after hearing a radio broadcast about the enormous amounts of energy that go into bringing them way up to Montana (and most of America for that matter). So, I\u2019m trying to eat more regionally \u2013 and I support the <\/span>efforts to increase Montana\u2019s reliance on in-state grown foods<\/a>. The hard part for me often enough (and oddly enough) is the cost of good, healthy, local foods. Unhealthy, packaged, processed crap is cheap. <\/span> Goods Footprint<\/span><\/p>\n 3.Compared to people in your neighborhood, how much waste do you generate? Well, I don\u2019t exactly monitor my neighbors\u2019 garbage output, so this could be wrong. But I haven\u2019t generated ANY electronic waste in a long long time \u2013 no new gadgets, TVs, VCRs, etc or old one\u2019s to toss out \u2013 nor have I had any new furniture or other big house-hold items. I reuse grocery & produce bags and have burlap sacks and aim for products with minimal\/recyclable packaging.<\/span> Shelter Footprint<\/span><\/p>\n 4.How many people live in your household?<\/p>\n 5 people<\/span><\/p>\n Yep, five heathens\u2026 <\/span> 1900-2500 square feet<\/span><\/p>\n Maybe it\u2019s not that big\u2026 Five bedrooms, two baths, large kitchen\/dining area and a living room\u2026 <\/span> Free standing house with running water<\/span><\/p>\n 7.Do you have electricity in your home?<\/p>\n Yes, with energy conservation and efficiency<\/span><\/p>\n Compact fluorescents! <\/span> Mobility Footprint<\/span><\/p>\n 8.On average, how far do you travel on public transportation each week (bus, train, subway or ferry)?<\/p>\n 0 miles<\/span><\/p>\n 9.On average, how far do you go by motorbike each week (as a driver or passenger)?<\/p>\n 0 miles<\/span><\/p>\n 10.On average, how far do you go by car each week (as a driver or passenger)?<\/p>\n 100-200 miles<\/span><\/p>\n Yea, I wanted to opt for the 10-100 miles, but if I count my regular weekend trips to Helena or elsewhere in Montana, it\u2019s easily over 100.<\/span> Most of the time<\/span><\/p>\n True in late spring\/summer\/early fall at least.<\/span> 25 hours<\/span><\/p>\n Across the Atlantic and back about once a year, plus a conference here and there\u2026<\/span> 25-35 miles per gallon<\/span><\/p>\n But I do have that fancy <\/span>Terrapass thing<\/a> \u2013 which maybe negates my car-footprint, and I buy\/donate to <\/span>terrapass flight<\/a> for my air travel\u2026 Hmm\u2026 maybe NASA only needs to find two more earths for me.<\/span>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_fyeYpxfdjuI\/RmCR6u7zelI\/AAAAAAAAABY\/37oQH2q1RUM\/s400\/MYfootprint.jpg\")
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5.What is the size of your home?<\/p>\n
6.Which housing type best describes your home?<\/p>\n
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11.Do you bicycle, walk, or use animal power to get around?<\/p>\n
12.Approximately how many hours do you spend flying each year?<\/p>\n
13.How many miles per gallon does your car get? (If you do not own a car, estimate the average fuel efficiency of the cars you ride in.)<\/p>\n
14.How often do you drive in a car with someone else, rather than alone?<\/p>\n
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