Creation Care Team
Christ Church United Methodist
Did you know?...
- One hour running a small gas lawn mower produces the same
amount of air pollutants and smog as a 200-mile car trip in an
average car.
- Every year in South and Central America, 5 million acres of
rain forest are felled to create cattle pasture.
- 70% of the world's fisheries are over-exploited, depleted,
or collapsing.
- Unplugging your minor appliances will save $70 off your
annual electric bill and spare the planet 190 fewer pounds of
greenhouse gases.
- There were approximately 18,000 beach closings and pollution
advisories in 2004.
- Switching from the hot to the cold water cycle can save $60
on your annual electric bill and spare the planet 6.5 pounds of
greenhouse emissions per load.
- It takes a piece of plastic 400-500 years to biodegrade.
