Earth Day
Earth Day
An annual event created to celebrate the planet's environment and raise public awareness about pollution.
April 22
Earth Day!
22 tons
The amount of carbon dioxide the U.S. produced per person in 2008.
250 million tons
The amount of solid waste the U.S. produces in one year.
450 years
The amount of time it takes for plastic pop can rings to break down.
4.43 pounds
The amount of trash the U.S. created per person every day in 2010.
San Francisco
The city that first proclaimed Earth Day.
March 21, 1970
The first Earth Day.
paper
The number one item Americans throw away.
35%
The percentage of hybrid car owners who buy another hybrid car when they need a new one.
2.5%
The percentage of water on Earth that is fresh.
30%
The percentage of water that is used for outdoor purposes.