How much does an American throw away a day?
2.2 kgAbout 4.85 lb · Armful
About 2.2 kg (4.9 lb) of rubbish per person per day, according to the US EPA.
That's about 3% of a big red kangaroo (85 kg).
🗑️2.2 kg
🍔a Big Mac
By weight: a day's rubbish is about 10× heavier than a Big Mac.
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