Did you know that one tree could sustain you for life? A single mature tree absorbs enough carbon dioxide and releases enough oxygen to support two human beings. You can reduce the carbon imprint on the environment by planting a tree.
Do you know how to save 10,000 gallons of water this year? If every person in your household shaved 2 minutes of their shower time, each would save 10 gallons of water. Whith an average of three people per household and one shower per day, that's over 10,000 gallons.
What if you didn't have to buy light bulbs for 10 years? Replacing your bulbs with compact fluoresent bulbs (CFLs) will not only save energy, but money too. CFLs use 75% less energy and last on average, 10 times longer. If every household replace just one bulb, it would save as much energy as taking 1,000,000 vehicles off our roads!
Do you use plastic bags from the grocery store? Americans throw away over 100 BILLION plastic bags each year... that's one TRILLION every decade. That is the equivalent of dumping 12 million barrels of oil. Invest in reusable canvas bags.
Did you know that one soda can could last for 500 years? It takes between 200-500 years for an aluminum can to biodegrade. The amount of energy saved by recycling just one aluminum can could operate your television for 3 hours.
Did you know that the average house produces over 5,000 lbs of trash each year? You can reduce your household's impact on landfills by recycling glass, aluminum, paper and plastic. Call your local waster management department for details.
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