Take the quiz to learn how much waste is generated during the holidays.
1. Between Thanksgiving and New Year how much more trash is created than during the rest of the year?
a. 5,000 tons
b. 50,000 tons
c. 5 million tons
2. How many trees could be saved yearly if only 10% of holiday cards were sent electronically?
a. 3,000
b. 30,000
c. 300,000
3. What percentage of Americans said they would prefer the holidays be less about gift buying and more focused on the
important things in life?
a. 87%
b. 64%
c. 48%
4. How long does it take the average person to pay off holiday expenditures?
a. Up to 1 year
b. 4 to 6 months
c. 2 months
5. After holiday feasts and parties, how many pounds of food are thrown away?
a. 28 billion pounds
b. 14 million pounds
c. 1 million pounds
Take the quiz above to find the answers.
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