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[–] SurfinMindWaves 2 points 4 points (+6|-2) ago 

It is a measurement of the impact on the environment by your existence here on earth. If you live a simple life, recycle and consume reasonable amounts you have a smaller footprint left on the earth than someone like Al Gore, who flies around in private jets and wastes resources because he thinks he is more important than little people like you.