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A Look at Nine Families and Their Food for a Week
Ed note: We talk about the carbon footprint of various societies around the world. If you're wondering about what components make up a carbon footprint, here are some graphic examples of the impact of simply single families. Notice what they eat and how much of it. The closer to the earths agriculture production the less the impact.

Germany: The Melander family of Bargteheide
Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros or $500.07USD

Italy: The Manzo family of Sicily
Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or $260.11 USD

Mexico: The Casales family of  Cuernavaca
Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or $189.09 USD

Egypt: The Ahmed family of Cairo
Food expenditure for one week: 387.85 Egyptian Pounds or $68.53 USD

Ecuador: The Ayme family of Tingo
Food expenditure for one week: $31.55 USD

Bhutan: The Namgay family of  Shingkhey Village
Food expenditure for one week: 224.93 ngultrum or $5.03 USD

Chad: The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp
Food expenditure for one week: 685 CFA Francs or $1.23 USD

Right about now, are you assessing how close you are to your foods' source? Are you counting your blessings!

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