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Cause: Environment

  • Climate Change
    Climate Change

    Climate Change

    The U.S. contributes 22% of the world's carbon emissions.
  • Energy Conservation
    Energy Conservation

    Energy Conservation

    Light use is accountable for 20 percent of all energy consumed in the United States.
  • Environmental Racism
    Environmental Racism

    Environmental Racism

    African Americans are 79% more likely to live in areas that cause health dangers.
  • eWaste
    eWaste

    eWaste

    Between 300 and 400 million electronic items are thrown away each year.
  • Factory Farms
    Factory Farms

    Factory Farms

    10 billion animals are raised for dairy, meat and eggs each year.
  • Organic Food
    Organic Food

    Organic Food

    Organic food has 50% more minerals and vitamins.
  • Pollution
    Pollution

    Pollution

    One American produces 3,285 pounds of waste each year.
  • Recycling
    Recycling

    Recycling

    The average American uses 650 pounds of paper each year.
  • Sustainability
    Sustainability

    Sustainability

    Americans use 15 times more energy than developing countries.
  • Water Conservation
    Water Conservation

    Water Conservation

    Over 2,100 drinking water contaminants may be present in tap water.

Sustainability

Americans use 15 times more energy than developing countries.

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How To: Host locally grown snack stands
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How To: Have a Green Picnic
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Action Tips: Green Your Eats for Your Prom or Dance
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