GGH3701
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique number: 146642
Due Date: 9 April 2025
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, QUESTION 1
Evaluating My Environmental Footprint
My name is [Insert Name], and I currently reside in [Insert Area, e.g., a
suburban township in Gauteng, South Africa]. My community is semi-urban,
with a growing population and access to most basic services such as
electricity, running water, and waste disposal. However, we face challenges
such as water scarcity, illegal dumping, inconsistent recycling services, and
rising electricity costs. These environmental issues are noticeable in everyday
life, as we often have to limit water use during restrictions and witness the
effects of pollution in open spaces.
Living in this environment, I have become increasingly aware of my personal
environmental footprint. My lifestyle, like that of many people around me,
contributes to both local and global environmental impacts. While I do not
consume resources excessively, I realise that my daily choices what I eat,
how I travel, how I use electricity and water play a role in shaping the broader
ecological picture.
1. Five Most Common Resources I Use Daily
After observing my daily habits, I identified the following five resources as the
most common in my daily routine:
1. Electricity – Used for cooking, lighting, charging devices, and
powering appliances such as the fridge and washing machine.
2. Water – Used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and cleaning.
3. Plastic packaging – Mostly from groceries and household products.
4. Paper – Includes toilet paper, notebooks, receipts, and packaging.
5. Fuel for transportation – I use a minibus taxi to commute, which,
although shared, still contributes to fossil fuel consumption.
2. My Calculated Environmental Footprint
Using the Global Footprint Network calculator, I answered the questions
about my food, transportation, energy use, and consumption habits. My
personal environmental footprint was calculated at 2.7 Earths, meaning
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique number: 146642
Due Date: 9 April 2025
This document includes:
Helpful answers and guidelines
Detailed explanations and/ or calculations
References
Connect with the tutor on
+27 68 812 0934
,© Study Shack 2025. All rights Reserved +27 68 812 0934
, QUESTION 1
Evaluating My Environmental Footprint
My name is [Insert Name], and I currently reside in [Insert Area, e.g., a
suburban township in Gauteng, South Africa]. My community is semi-urban,
with a growing population and access to most basic services such as
electricity, running water, and waste disposal. However, we face challenges
such as water scarcity, illegal dumping, inconsistent recycling services, and
rising electricity costs. These environmental issues are noticeable in everyday
life, as we often have to limit water use during restrictions and witness the
effects of pollution in open spaces.
Living in this environment, I have become increasingly aware of my personal
environmental footprint. My lifestyle, like that of many people around me,
contributes to both local and global environmental impacts. While I do not
consume resources excessively, I realise that my daily choices what I eat,
how I travel, how I use electricity and water play a role in shaping the broader
ecological picture.
1. Five Most Common Resources I Use Daily
After observing my daily habits, I identified the following five resources as the
most common in my daily routine:
1. Electricity – Used for cooking, lighting, charging devices, and
powering appliances such as the fridge and washing machine.
2. Water – Used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and cleaning.
3. Plastic packaging – Mostly from groceries and household products.
4. Paper – Includes toilet paper, notebooks, receipts, and packaging.
5. Fuel for transportation – I use a minibus taxi to commute, which,
although shared, still contributes to fossil fuel consumption.
2. My Calculated Environmental Footprint
Using the Global Footprint Network calculator, I answered the questions
about my food, transportation, energy use, and consumption habits. My
personal environmental footprint was calculated at 2.7 Earths, meaning
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