We calculated our carbon footprint.

We discussed the results and thought how can we reduce these. These are some tips to reduce carbon footprint:

1. Save energy at home. Much of our electricity and heat are powered by coal, oil and gas.

2. Change your home's source of energy.

3. Walk, bike or take public transport.

4. Switch to an electric vehicle.

5. Consider your travel.

6. Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle.

7. Eat more vegetables.

8. Throw away less food.

1)How often do you consume plant-based foods (grains, fruits, vegetables)?

A - Rarely (a small amount daily)

B - Sometimes (a portion at each meal)

C - Frequently (half of each meal)

D - Very frequently (vegetarian)

2)How often do you consume chicken?

A - Rarely (once a week)

B - Sometimes (almost every day)

C - Frequently (once or twice a day)

D - Very frequently (every meal)

3)How often do you consume red meat?

A - Rarely (once a week)

B - Sometimes (almost every day)

C - Frequently (once or twice a day)

D - Very frequently (every meal)

4)How often do you consume fish?

A - Rarely (once a week)

B - Sometimes (almost every day)

C - Frequently (once or twice a day)

D - Very frequently (every meal)

5)How often do you consume dairy products and eggs?

A - Rarely (2–3 times a week)

B - Sometimes (once a day)

C - Frequently (twice a day)

D - Very frequently (several times a day)

6)How much do you spend monthly on home decoration and maintenance?

A - Less than 40 TL

B - 40–80 TL

C - 80–120 TL

D - 120–160 TL

7)How much do you spend monthly on clothing?

A - Less than 40 TL

B - 40–80 TL

C - 80–120 TL

D - 120–160 TL

8)How much do you spend monthly on artistic and cultural activities?

A - Less than 15 TL

B - 15–30 TL

C - 31–45 TL

D - More than 45 TL

9)How many people live in your home?

A - 1–3

B - 3–6

C - 6–9

D - 9 or more

10)What type of fuel do you use for heating?

A - Natural gas

B - Wood

C - Coal

D - Diesel / Liquid fuel

11)What percentage of the energy you use comes from renewable sources?

A - More than 75%

B - Between 50%–25%

C - Between 25%–10%

D - Less than 10%

12)What is the size of your home?

A - Less than 50 m²

B - 51–80 m²

C - 81–100 m²

D - More than 100 m²

13)What type of vehicle do you use?

A - I don't use a vehicle

B - I use a motorcycle

C - I use a 2-door car

D - I use a 4-door car

E - I use a pickup truck

14)How many kilometers do you drive per week?

A - I don’t drive

B - 1–25 km

C - 26–50 km

D - 51–75 km

E - More than 100 km

15)How many kilometers do you travel by train in a year?

A - 1–75 km

B - 76–150 km

C - 151–250 km

D - More than 250 km

16)How many hours do you fly per year?

A - Less than 2 hours

B - 2–4 hours

C - 4–6 hours

D - More than 6 hours

Scoring:

A: 1 point

B: 2 points

C: 3 points

D: 4 points

E: 5 points

Add your total score and divide it by 16. The result indicates how many Earths would be needed to sustain your lifestyle.

For example, someone who selects all C options would need 3 Earths to maintain their lifestyle.