Every year, Americans generate over a quarter of a billion tons of trash. That’s a shockingly massive amount of stuff we toss and forget about. Harmful liquids and fume emission from the garbage can affect soil, air, and water. If we take proper measures, most junk, construction debris, e-waste, and so on won’t have to end up in landfills. It is high time for all of us to use green energies, green technology, and recycling technology to save money and protect the environment. Find out in this infographic some horrifying statistics about garbage production in the U.S.
