Fun Fact 1

Hydroelectric power facilities in the US can generate enough power to supply 28 million households with electricity, the equivalent of nearly 500 million barrels of oil. Flowing water creates energy that can be captured and turned into electricity. Hydroelectric power is currently the largest source of renewable power, generating nearly 10 percent of the electricity used in the US.

The U.S. uses nearly $1 million worth of energy every minute.

Fun Fact 2

In 2003, organic fiber sales in the United States grew by 22.7% over the previous year, to reach $85 million, according to the Organic Trade Association's 2004 Manufacturer Survey. Sales of Organic women's clothing during that period grew by 33.6%, while infant's clothing and diaper sales grew 20.5%. Sales of organic men's clothing grew by 11%, and children's and teen's clothing sales grew by 15.8%.

all info above taken directly from the Organic Cotton Trade Association website

Fun Fact 3

There is a wide range of products made from recycled plastic, such as:

• polyethylene bin liners
• flooring and window frames
• garden furniture
• fiber filling for sleeping bags
• fleece clothing