From Thanksgiving to New Year's, household waste increases 25 percent. Including holiday wrapping, that's a million tons a week added to our landfillsor 40,000 small humpback whales. Here's how it all breaks down:
Trash
You: Four pounds per day
America: 1,000,000 tons per week
Food
You: 100 pounds per year
America: 28 billion pounds per year
Mashed potatoes
You: One tablespoon
America: 16 million pounds per year
Cranberry sauce
You: One spoonful
America: 14 million pounds per year
Turkey with gravy
You: One bite
America: 8 million pounds per year
Ribbon
You: Two feet
America: 38,000 miles
You: Three wrapped gifts
America: 45,000 football fields
Cards
You: One card
America: 50,000 yards
Sources: Cynus Group, EPA, Use Less Stuff
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