“animal-protection” Charts
Decrease in Number of Oil Spills »
The number of oil spills in U.S. water has decreased by more than 50%, from 8,354 spills in 2000 to…
Waste Generation by Material »
In 2011, Americans generated 250 million tons of municipal solid waste. Paper and paperboard accounted for 28% of this waste,…
Americans Are Generating Less Waste »
In 2011, Americans generated 250.4 million tons of municipal solid waste, 3.3 million tons less than in 2005. This decrease…
Recycling Rates Keep Climbing »
Of the 250.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (trash) generated by Americans in 2011, 86.9 million tons (34.7%) of…
Are Oil Spills a Fading Problem? »
Oil spills in U.S. water have decreased from 8,354 spills in 2000 to 3,492 in 2009. However, spill volume has…