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Earth Day Facts 2010


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Today, April 22, 2010, is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Here are a few Earth Day facts from REALTOR® Magazine:

  • Upgrading single-pane windows to ENERGY STAR windows can save a home owner between $126 and $465 in energy costs per year.
  • Remember to turn off power strips and unplug electronics (TVs, computers, printers, and charging devices) because stand-by power can account for as much as 5 to 10 percent of a home’s energy use.
  • Homes with brick veneer use 2 to 7 percent less energy than those with fiber cement siding.
  • Clay bricks are recyclable. They can be reused in other structures or broken down to make new brick.
  • Every year, nearly 900 million trees are cut down to provide raw materials for American paper and pulp mills
  • In the U.S., about 28 billion bottles and jars are thrown away every year.
  • It takes a 15-year-old tree to produce 700 grocery bags.
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