October 5, 2009 - San Jose State University Ecologial Footprint Challenge
San Jose State University, Kinga Dow Productions and Center for Sustainable Economy have developed a customized on-line environmental footprint calculator for university students, faculty, and staff. The calculator also incorporates a university-wide competition to determine the lowest footprint score and the greatest footprint reduction.
Participants will estimate their baseline environmental footprint in the fall of 2009, and then be encouraged to implement a wide range of personal sustainability initiatives over the winter. A second round of footprint scores will be taken in the spring of 2010 to assess how well the university community has done in reducing its overall environmental impact.
Prizes include a 6-speed Alloy Folding MTA Metrobike by Citizen Bike, a Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook Computer, and a Sony e-Book Reader. The competition is based on a unique, licensed version of the Ecological Footprint Quiz that includes data specific to the university environment as well as a complex database which stores individual results.
To view the quiz, click here.
October 28, 2008 - Outstanding Achievement Award from IMA
On Friday, October 17, 2008, Kinga Dow Productions, Inc. was awarded Outstanding Achievement for excellence in the website design, web development and implementation of the Ecological Footprint Quiz (myfootprint.org).
The honor, granted by the Interactive Media Awards, recognizes that the project met and surpassed the standards of excellence that comprise the web's most professional work. The judging consisted of various criteria, including design, usability, innovation in technical features, standards compliance and content. In order to win this award level, the site had to meet strict guidelines in each area - an achievement only a fraction of sites in the IMA competition earn each year.