Facts
1. In the United States alone, 146 million tons (50%) of solid waste is put into landfills each year. –US Environmental Protection Agency
2. Americans throw away 35 billion empty water bottles each year– only 29% are recycled. -Environmental Protection Agency
3.Landfills receive 29.2 million tons of paper towels annually and the number is steadily increasing. - Us Environmental Protection Agency
4. Every year since 2015, GMS has recycled nearly 1 pound per person more than the average middle school. -MCPS School Energy and Recycling Team
5. The United States throws away 1.6 billion pens and pencils annually.
-Earth 911
2. Americans throw away 35 billion empty water bottles each year– only 29% are recycled. -Environmental Protection Agency
3.Landfills receive 29.2 million tons of paper towels annually and the number is steadily increasing. - Us Environmental Protection Agency
4. Every year since 2015, GMS has recycled nearly 1 pound per person more than the average middle school. -MCPS School Energy and Recycling Team
5. The United States throws away 1.6 billion pens and pencils annually.
-Earth 911