In 1996, if someone had made the statement that Americans would buy 8.3 million gallons of bottled water in 2006, we would have said they were 'off their rocker'. But guess what...Americans did buy 8.3 million gallons of bottled water in 2006. (BMC, 2007). Read on for more eye-opening info:
Did You Know that burning garbage in burn barrels is far more hazardous than previously thought? The composition of garbage has dramatically changed in the last generation; far more plastics are in it than 50 years ago. Because of this fact, more harmful chemicals are being released into the atmosphere.
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We all need the resources of the earth for our survival so keeping the planet in decent shape is for our own health & well-being. Besides, what kind of a legacy will we leave for the future generations if we aren't involved in environmental care? Read on for a few easy actions you can take to make a difference.
Packed full of holiday activities, the last couple months are full of fun, stress, cookies, and a lot of extra waste. With all of the extra food, gifts, and decorations, household waste from Thanksgiving to New Year's increases by 25%! Now, I don't want you to lose any of your holiday cheer, but here are some tips on how you can keep your garbage bin a little less cluttered this season:
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