Ecological Footprint

The UK produces more than 100 million tonnes of waste every year, one tonne is about the weight of   a small car.

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Every minute of every day, an average of 113,200 aluminium cans are recycled.

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UK households throw away between £250 and £400 of potentially edible food every year.

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There is a global over-reliance on four crops (corn, soybeans, wheat and rice). These comprise about 75% of the caloric content of food production worldwide.

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In 2013, only 3500 of the newly registered cars in the UK were plug-in full electric or  hybrids.  In 2016, the number was more than 63 000.

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Recycled paper produces 73% less air pollution than if it was made from raw materials.

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Renewable energy sources made up nearly 90% of new power added to Europe’s electricity grids in 2016, as Europe shifts away from fossil fuels.

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Plastic can take up to  500  years to decompose.

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By 2050 about 70% of the world’s population will live in  cities,  nearly as many people as are alive today.

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Aluminium cans can be recycled and ready to use in just six weeks.

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