Whole Earth Packaging Posting Page
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

There are many astonishing things that people don’t know about our environment and the way we pollute it. For instance, did you know that if you improperly dispose of a quart of oil it can contaminate up to 2,000,000 gallons of fresh water! I know - it’s unbelievable how much we can pollute our planet without realizing it! There are many ways you can do your part to save our environment, such as using eco-friendly products. Here are some more facts that may turn you greener than you’ve ever been before.

  • If you throw away an aluminum can instead of recycling it, in 500 years it will still be an aluminum can.
  • Every year as many as 1,000,000 sea animals are killed by plastic bags and plastic garbage that is thrown into the ocean.
  • Approximately 20 species become extinct every week!
  • A dripping faucet can waste 20,000 liters every year.
  • Keeping a plant on your desk will filter air pollutants, and replenish oxygen levels.
  • A lap top consumes five times less energy than a desktop computer.
  • 100 acres of rainforests are cut down per minute!

Do your part to help save our environment by making little changes to make your life more environmentally friendly. You can learn more ways to be eco-friendly and find environmentally friendly products for your home and business at WholeEarthPackaging.com.



by: Whole Earth Packaging

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