Top facts
2,480,000 tons of plastic bottles and jars were disposed of in 2008 (EPA):
photo Matt Montagne
photo Matt Montagne
500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide every year - about 1 million per minute:
photo Amanda L.
photo Amanda L.
40 billion use-and-toss plastic utensils are consumed every year in the U.S alone (Worldcentric.org):
photo Paul F. Ferguson
photo Paul F. Ferguson
Handouts for spreading awareness
We suggest the following resources:
Top Facts Statistics on waste created by disposables. Plus, information on the impact of common use-and-toss and smart solutions to cut back on disposables and switch to a reusables lifestyle.
Mythbusting From the truth about recycling to the real scoop on bag fees we take on the most prevalent myths about disposables and solutions to our society's addiction to single-use items.
Materials Demystifying hemp, explaining the benefits of recycled cotton, explaining plastics - both safe and unsafe. We've done the research to help you make smart decisions and to speak out about various materials with confidence.
Lifestyle Guides Tips for making the transition to the reusables lifestyle - from reusing plastic bags to our 10 steps to a waste-free lifestyle.
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