Numbers will show you how much the world has gone to the dumps. An average American creates about ¾ ton of trash every year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  Most of the world’s waste comes from industrialized countries.  These countries have waste management laws, especially for hazardous wastes, but still experience problems with dumpsites and waste disposal.
You can start solving trash problems at home.  Small contributions like this could go a long way.  About 25% of our wastes are yard trimmings or food scraps.  Although many people are …