April 3, 2014 – 19 Days until Earth Day…
In 1900, 41% of the materials used in the U.S. were renewable (e.g., agricultural, fishery, and forestry products); by 1995, only 6% of materials consumed were renewable. The majority of materials now consumed in the U.S. are nonrenewable, including metals, minerals, and fossil-fuel derived products.
U.S. EPA, 2009. Sustainable Materials Management: The Road Ahead.
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