Der ökologische Fußabdruck
Example: Wir sollten unseren ökologischen Fußabdruck durch Recycling verringern.
Definition
"Der ökologische Fußabdruck" refers to the measure of human impact on the environment, representing the amount of natural resources consumed and waste generated. It shows how much land and water area a person or population needs to sustain their lifestyle sustainably.
Etymology
The term "der ökologische Fußabdruck" literally translates to 'the ecological footprint' in English. It combines "ökologisch" meaning 'ecological' and "Fußabdruck" meaning 'footprint'. The concept was popularized in the early 1990s to visualize environmental impact in a relatable way, like leaving a footprint on the planet.
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"Der ökologische Fußabdruck" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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