• Figure - Shows the rise in the world's total ecological footprint and how its composition changed.
• Figure - Displays the difference in ecological footprint per person globally.

• Ecological Footprint: A measure of how much of the environment is required to sustain a particular lifestyle.
• LEDCs: Less Economically Developed Countries
• MEDCs: More Economically Developed Countries

LEDCs:

• Smaller Footprints: Due to lower resource consumption rates. 🐾
• Tight Budget: People have less money to splurge, so they consume less. 🛒
• Recycling Champs: The informal economy in LEDCs often recycles many resources..🔄

Real-World Example: Imagine a local farmer in Uganda. They use resources available to them without over-consuming, often reusing materials like glass bottles or metal scraps in daily life.

MEDCs:

• Bigger Footprints: Yep, much bigger due to higher resource consumption. 🐾🐾
• Disposable Income: More money in the pocket = more buying and consuming. 💸
• Wasteful Ways: Often use more resources than needed and create more waste and pollution. 🗑️

Real-World Example: Think of a suburban family in the USA. They might own multiple cars, use air conditioning frequently, and have a tendency to buy things they don't always need, like that 5th pair of sneakers.