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The amount of wood and paper we throw away each year  The amount of wood and paper we throw away each year is enough to heat 50 million homes for 20 years.
% / percent of all fresh water on Earth that is in icecaps and glaciers.   99.5 percent of all fresh water on Earth is in icecaps and glaciers.
Number of pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere contributed with each gallon of gas used by a car  Each gallon of gas used by a car contributes about 19 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere. For a single car driving 1,000 miles a month, that adds up to 120 tons of CO2 a year.
Number of molecules of CFCs in a single Styrofoam cup  A single polystyrene (Styrofoam) cup contains one billion molecules of CFCs--that's 1,000,000,000,000,000,000.
Time it takes for a CFC atom to break up and become harmless once it reaches the ozone layer  Once a CFC atom reaches the ozone layer, it can take over 100 years before it breaks up and becomes harmless.
Number of Americans that live in areas with levels of air pollutants the federal government considers to be harmful.   About 110 million Americans live in areas with levels of air pollutants the federal government considers to be harmful.
Amount of sewage Americans dump into their waters--every minute of every day.   Americans dump 16 tons of sewage into their waters--every minute of every day.
% of Earth's total water attributed to fresh water in lakes, streams, and rivers.  Although water covers two-thirds of the surface of the Earth, all the fresh water in lakes, streams, and rivers represents only one-hundredth of the Earth's total water.
Number of animals killed each year as the result of eating or being strangled in plastic.   Each year, 1 million sea birds, 100,000 marine mammals, and 50,000 fur seals are killed as the result of eating or being strangled in plastic.
Number of Styrofoam coffee cups Americans throw away every year  Americans throw away 25 billion Styrofoam coffee cups every year, and 2.5 million plastic beverage bottles every hour.
Number of plastic bottles thrown away by Americans every hour  Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic beverage bottles every hour.
Number of glass bottles and jars thrown away by Americans  Americans throw away enough glass bottles and jars to fill the 1,350-foot twin towers of New York's World Trade Center every two weeks.
Number of soft drink cans and bottles thrown away by Americans each year  Americans throw away about 40 billion soft drink cans and bottles every year. Placed end to end, they would reach to the moon and back nearly 20 times.
% / percent of a typical household's waste--including food scraps, yard waste, paper, cardboard, cans, and bottles--that can be recycled.   Eighty-four percent of a typical household's waste--including food scraps, yard waste, paper, cardboard, cans, and bottles--can be recycled.
Number of trees saved by using recycled paper for one print run of the Sunday edition of the New York Times.  Using recycled paper for one print run of the Sunday edition of the New York Times would save 75,000 trees.
Number of trees saved per year if every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspapers  If every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspapers, we would save about 25 million trees a year.
Number of acres of tropical rainforests destroyed through logging or burning each year.   Each year, 40 million acres of tropical rainforests--an area larger than the state of California--are destroyed through logging or burning.
% / percent of the 35,000 pesticides introduced since 1945 that have been tested for their effects on people.   Only 10 percent of the 35,000 pesticides introduced since 1945 have been tested for their effects on people.
Raw materials needed to grow grains, fruits, and vegetables vs. those needed raise animals for meat.   It takes only one-twentieth as much raw materials to grow grains, fruits, and vegetables as it does to raise animals for meat.
Gallons of water used every day by the typical American home  The typical American home uses about 300 gallons of water a day.
Number of gallons of water wasted each month caused by a 1/32" leak in a faucet  A 1/32" leak in a faucet can waste up to 6,000 gallons of water a month, or 72,000 gallons a year.
% / percent of the nation's total electricity consumption attributed to America's refrigerators  America's refrigerators use about 7 percent of the nation's total electricity consumption--the output of about 25 large power plants.
Number of barrels of oil each day saved by Americans turning their heat down.  By turning the heat down, Americans could save more than 500,000 barrels of oil each day--that's over 21,000,000 gallons.
Number of gallons of fresh water a single quart of motor oil can contaminate if disposed of improperly.  A single quart of motor oil, if disposed of improperly, can contaminate up to two million gallons of fresh water.
Tons of carbon dioxide produced in a year caused by driving an average of 1,000 miles a month.  Driving an average of 1,000 miles a month produces about 120 tons of carbon dioxide a year.
Number of gallons of gasoline a year saved if all the cars on U.S. roads had properly inflated tires.  If all the cars on U.S. roads had properly inflated tires, it would save nearly 2 billion gallons of gasoline a year.
The number of plastic bottles thrown into U.S. landfills each day.  60,000,000 - The number of plastic bottles thrown into U.S. landfills each day. It takes 1.5 million barrels of crude oil each year to produce these bottles - translating into enough fuel to run 100,000 cars for a year.
The number of barrels of oil saved each year by using public transportation.  45,000,000 - The number of barrels of oil saved each year by using public transportation.
The number of servers found in American data centers, consuming more energy than over 300 million televisions found in American homes.  6,000,000 - The number of servers found in American data centers, consuming more energy than over 300 million televisions found in American homes.
The number of barrels of oil saved if 100,000 homes installed eco-friendly geothermal heating systems.  2,150,000 - The number of barrels of oil saved if 100,000 homes installed eco-friendly geothermal heating systems.
The number of Chinese that die prematurely each year from respiratory illnesses and other diseases related to air pollution.  400,000 - The number of Chinese that die prematurely each year from respiratory illnesses and other diseases related to air pollution.
The number of coal-fired power plants located in China. (One new power plant goes into operation every 4 to 7 days in China).  2,000 - The number of coal-fired power plants located in China. (One new power plant goes into operation every 4 to 7 days in China).
The number of pounds a person would lose if they walked one half hour a day instead of riding or driving a motor vehicle.  13 - The number of pounds a person would lose if they walked one half hour a day instead of riding or driving a motor vehicle.
Amount of toxic releases reduced by Americans since 1970.  Americans have reduced toxic releases by more than 50 million tons since 1970. If that many tons were deposited in dump trucks, the trucks would stretch from Baltimore to Dallas (all the way around the world) if lined up bumper-to-bumper.
Number of today's new automobiles to release the same number of emissions as of a 1960s model.  Currently, it would take 20 of today's new automobiles to release the same number of emissions as a 1960s model.
Decrease in Carbon monoxide emissions (CO).  Carbon monoxide emissions (CO) have decreased by 33 percent. Forty-one fewer tons are being produced per year as a result of current efforts. Much of these emissions are from cars, trucks, buses, lawn and construction equipment.
Nitrogen oxide emissions produced by large utility and industrial boilers and other mechanical devices.  Large utility and industrial boilers and other mechanical devices are producing 12 percent less nitrogen oxide emissions. This is 3.3 million tons fewer each year. Nitrogen oxide is a contributing factor to ozone formation.
Amount of sulfur dioxide emissions  Sulfur dioxide emissions have reduced by 38 percent or 13 million tons per year. These emissions are typically associated with large boilers. Acid rain has been a product of these emissions in the past.
Decrease in volatile organic compounds  Dropping 14 million tons per year, volatile organic compound emissions have decreased by 42 percent. VOC emissions are a factor in the formation of the ozone layer.
Decrease in the amount of particulate matter emissions  Particulate matter emissions reduced by 9 million tons per year, or a 75 percent reduction.
Decrease in lead emissions  Decreased by 98 percent, lead emissions have reduced by 217 thousand tons per year.
Decrease in lead emissions  The EPA statistics indicate that the decrease in emissions is about 48 percent across the board, reducing pollution by 109 million tons of toxic fumes.
Recycling and composting rates  Recycling and composting rates recovered 32.1 percent of MSW or 79 million tons. But this figure, you will recall, does not include hazardous, industrial, and construction waste. 32.1 percent is higher than before but still way too low.
Number of recycling programs in the United States (US)  Approximately 8,550 curbside recycling programs existed throughout the United States, a lower figure than the 8,875 programs that existed in 2003.
Number of composting programs in the United States (US)  Composting programs, meaning that people recycle leaves and grass, and other organic items such as food, jumped from 3,227 in 2003 up to 3,470. For more details about how you can compost, read Building a Compost Bin.
Container and packaging recycling increase  Container and packaging recycling increased to 40 percent.
% / percent of yard waste that was composted  62 percent of yard waste was composted.
% / percent of all paper products that were recycled  50 percent of all paper products were recycled -- or about 42 million tons.
Decrease in the amount of MSW going to U.S. landfills from 1990 to 2005  From 1990 to 2005, the amount of MSW going to U.S. landfills has decreased by 9 million tons and continues to decrease each year. However, U.S. goals should and do continue to address the fact that these figures can be improved.
The decrease in carbon dioxide emissions if every US citizen between the ages of 10 to 74 walked half hour each day rather than drive.  If every US citizen between the ages of 10 to 74 walked half hour each day rather than drive, our carbon dioxide emissions would be decreased by 64 million tons.


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