#EarthDay2014Tips Use sponges and rags instead of paper towels. Natural towels to dry hands. Sponges can be washed in vinegar and used again. FACTS: The use of disposable paper towels has a huge impact on the environment by contributing to deforestation, water pollution and global warming. Some of the facts about paper towel consumption and the environmental impact are: • To make one ton of paper towels, 17 trees are cut down and 20,000 gallons of water are consumed. • Every day, over 3,000 tons of paper towel waste is produced in the US alone. • Decomposing paper towels produce methane gas, a leading cause of global warming. • Paper was the largest contributor to municipal landfill waste in 2006.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 14:00:01 +0000
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