By the numbers: The skinny on food, water, recyclables and electronics

Posted 4/28/07

From www.treehugger.com

68 pounds

The amount of clothing and textiles the average American throws away per year.

1/3 pound

The amount of pesticides and fertilizers it takes to grow enough cotton for one T-shirt.

2.5 billion …

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