Everyone has heard about climate change. Although, not enough people seem to care about the alarming nature of how our world is negatively changing.
Here are some astounding statistics you should know about climate change in regard to Americans:
- Even though the United States takes up only about 4% of the world’s population, it is responsible for more than 30% of the planet’s total waste.
- The average American throws out about 7 pounds of material every day- this equates to 2,555 pounds of waste every year per American.
- About 20.4% of what Americans throw out are durable goods, such as appliances and furniture. The problem is, that many of these objects can be repaired or reused, or have their parts recycled.
Additionally, Greenhouse gasses are rising to very high levels and quantities which harmfully impact us on a global level. Why is this harmful? This is because high levels of these gases trap heat by grappling it and absorbing radiation, instead of escaping from the atmosphere. This causes a warming effect.
Much of these gases can actually be traced back to our solid waste. When trash and junk decay in landfills it generates methane. Also, solid waste combustion facilities emission of nitrous oxide. Both of these gases contribute to and accelerate global warming.
The term “warming” may not sound so devastating, but this should alarm you, as this is very bad news. Global warming will result in permanent catastrophic consequences for our entire current population and for all future generations.
We will see devastating weather and climate changes. This means more frequent and stronger droughts, heat waves, and storms. The melting of the ice glaciers and the warming of the ocean will raise sea levels and harm our precious animals. This will destroy their environments, ultimately wrecking our communities and lives.
That is why junk removal companies are very important in combating the rapid negative effect of climate change. Junk removal companies, like Cleanout Express, try to recycle as much material as possible. Our company recycles 60% of objects and material we collect.
Aside, from that, we work with local charities and donate all we can. We give back to our New York City citizens by helping and enhancing the communities needs. Cleanout Express takes much pride and honor in what we do.
