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BackgroundAlaskans generate 6.6 pounds of trash per person per day, 1.4 pounds more than the national average of 4.6 pounds. Meaning that, each year Americans produce 251 million tons of trash. This exorbitant number demands that Americans consume less. To learn more about the "costs" associated with excessive consumerism, visit this excellent and informative website The Story of Stuff. Plus every item you purchase, be it a bag of chips or a new home, has carbon emissions associated with its production. Consider purchases wisely, and if you can cut back, try to. You save on carbon emissions and money. For additional consumerism websites visit Reduce Waste and the Buy Nothing Day! |