Want to reduce the amount of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions? According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), we can save about 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually by using public transportation. Only 14 million Americans use public transportation and 88% of the other commuters are single occupant drivers.
Did you know? The average US home emits double the emissions of an average car. Find ways to reduce your carbon footprint today.
Did you know? Wind power already prevents 19 million tons of CO2 a year.
The U.S. leads the world in bottled water consumption at 26 billion liters a year. Kick the habit! Most municipal water is excellent, and a simple filter will handle the rest. Drink from your own cup or reusable bottle.
Did you know? One disposable coffee cup per day creates 23 pounds of waste per year.
Over 70% of the energy cost of washing one load of laundry is in heating the water – switch to cold to reduce fade and wrinkles as well.
If every house in the US turned down thermostats just two degrees, we\’d save enough energy to heat 20,000 homes for a day.
Avoiding 10 miles of driving every week would eliminate about 500 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions a year.
Did you know? In the average home, 40% of all electricity is used to power home appliances while they are turned off.
