Animals specialize in treading lightly on the earth,
leaving nothing but footprints behind.
We humans specialize in another kind of footprint. Our “carbon footprints” – made up of carbon dioxide emissions released by our energy consuming activities – are a leading cause of global warming and a threat to the future of the planet. But it’s not too late to make a change!
Use this calculator* to measure your annual carbon footprint and find out how much carbon dioxide (CO2) your energy consumption is leaving behind. Once you know what your carbon footprint is, write it down and enter it below. Then start reducing! Calculate your footprint now!
* Carbon calculator used with the permission of the Environmental Protection Agency
Reduce My Footprint
Philadelphia Zoo carbon offset projects are rooted in reforestation.
You can offset all or part of your carbon footprint and help to mitigate climate change by planting trees that will remove carbon emissions already in the atmosphere while providing valuable habitat for wildlife. Plant a tree!
Though offsetting is certainly a big help, changing your behavior is the most important action you can take to address climate change and protect wildlife threatened by global warming. There are many ways to get started that will not only reduce your carbon footprint but will also save you money while you’re saving the planet! Start saving!