Green Facts

Every bamboo cut takes 59 days to be replaced and every tree cut takes up to 60 years

The shade and wind buffering provided by trees reduces annual heating and cooling costs by 2.1 billion dollars.

Each average-sized tree provides an estimated $7 savings in annual environmental benefits, including energy conservation and reduced pollution.

A single tree produces approximately 260 pounds of oxygen per year. That means two mature trees can supply enough oxygen annually to support a family of four!

One tree can absorb as much carbon in a year as a car produces while driving 26,000 miles.Over the course its life, a single tree can absorb one ton of carbon dioxide.

An average American uses about 750 pounds of paper every year, and 95% of homes are built using wood. That means each person uses the equivalent of one 100 foot tall, 16 inch diameter, tree every year for their paper and wood product needs.

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Green Tip of the Day

Install dual flush tanks or simply put a brick in your flush tank to reduce the amount of water expelled with every flush