The Ecological Footprint is an accounting tool used to measure the land and sea areas humans use to provide what we take from nature, such as timber and paper, seafood, livestock, crops and area needed to absorb our carbon dioxide emissions. On average, humanity would need the regenerative capacity of 1.7 Earths to provide what we need from nature.

But according to analysis of Hong Kong’s Ecological Footprint, we will need 4.4 Earths if everyone adopts Hong Kong’s current lifestyle. Hong Kong’s Ecological Footprint is the third-worst in the Asia-Pacific region and ranks 14^th globally. 

 

To avoid over-consumption of renewable natural resources, we need to start with changes in our daily behaviour. The choices we make can have a considerable impact on our future’s sustainability. Showing retailers and manufacturers that we want sustainable options will generate greater demand and lead to increased supply!
 
What is Earth Overshoot Day? 
It marks the date when humanity has used up the amount of renewable natural resources that the Earth is able to sustain for the year. 
Hong Kong's Overshoot Day arrived on 25 March!