Ecological Footprint Self Assessment

The Ecological Footprint Quiz

Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? You're about to find out. This Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. After answering 15 easy questions you'll be able to compare your Ecological Footprint to what other people use and to what is available on this planet. CAUTION: THIS QUIZ MAY SURPRISE YOU, SHOCK YOU, OR MAKE YOU THINK. PLEASE REMAIN CALM...BUT NOT TOO CALM!!

Redefining Progress

Redefining Progress (RP) works with a broad array of partners to shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability. RP does this in three ways: RP measures the real state of our economy, our environment, and social justice with tools like the Genuine Progress Indicator and the Ecological Footprint. We design policies—like environmental tax reform—to shift behavior in these three domains (economy, environment, and equity) towards sustainability. We promote and create new frameworks—like common assets—to replace the ones that are taking us away from long-term social, economic, and environmental health. RP collaborates with partners because sustainability requires the broad engagement of individuals, organizations, and institutions. RP works with these partners to change technology, influence the choices individuals make, and resolve pressing social and environmental issues. RP also adds to our partners' efforts by pursuing systemic change in underlying economic, political, and social mechanisms.