Environmental Infographics

Producing more trash than any other country in the world, America throws away more than 500 billion pounds of trash per year, with each person throwing a stunning 4.4 pounds of trash away per day. Did you know that 1 plastic bottle takes 700 years to begin composting? Read on to discover more shocking facts in the “10 Reasons Why You’ll be Buried Alive” infographic from KirbyBuilt.

It’s that time of year again — time to give our dear home, Mother Earth, some love. It’s sad that many people only recognize our world and the state it is in once a year. Want to know more about the place we call home? Check out this infographic from eReplacementParts.com for facts, history and scary statistics.

The average Irish citizen creates 4,855 cubic metres of CO2E per year. They also use 1,301 cubic metres of water per year, making their carbon footprint 3.75 times as big as their water footprint. This infographic from Calor Gas looks at ways to try and reduce these.

This infographic, created by Oakfurniture UK, provides all important facts you need to know about the worlds rainforests including information on why they are disappearing.

Electronic waste is a growing problem in the UK and throughout the world. The precious metals and toxic materials inside cell phones must be handled properly. It is important for cell phone users to dispose of and recycle their devices responsibly and ethically. Learn more about these issues in the following infographic.

With a growing awareness of the myriad of threats now facing modern society, an increasing emphasis is being placed on policies of sustainability, environmental protection, and green living. This battle is primarily fought in the world’s major cities; large urban centers such as these are responsible for the largest part of the pollution problem and therefore also have the power to make an enormous difference. This infographic from HouseTrip looks at what six of the world’s largest cities are doing in the name of going green.

The battle wages on – that is between two of sci-fi’s most iconic franchises, Star Trek and Star Wars. It is s a battle that has been discussed by fans for over 30 years now. And with the recent news of J.J. Abrams accepting the director’s job on the next Star Wars film, the flames have been fanned.