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Approximately the amount of electricty the average home uses over 10 years!
THEN:
In 1998, 1.3 million gallons of bottled water were consumed.
NOW...
In 2008, 9.3 million gallons of bottled water were consumed.
Enought to supply all the nation's automakers on a continuous basis!
THEN:
In 1998, 30% of people recycled in the US.
NOW...
In 2008, 70% of people recycled in the US.
Watch TV for 3 hours!
THEN:
In 1998, about 9,700 communities in the US provided recycling services.
NOW...
In 2008, more than 20,000 communities in the US provide recycling service.
3 million tons...the equivalent of taking 2.4 million cars off the road for one year!
THEN:
In 1998, 28% of total waste was recycled in the US.
NOW...
In 2008, 32.5% of total waste was recycled in the US.
Enough energy to supply 270,000 homes for one year!