'Environ-matter' facts

Airman, April, 2001

Did you know...

* If your car gets 20 miles per gallon, you produce 1 pound of carbon dioxide for every mile you drive.

* A recent study found that an energy-efficient showerhead saved 27 cents a day on water and 51 cents on electricity.

* The average person creates 4.5 tons of carbon dioxide from home electricity use every year.

* If you were to equip your home with only energy efficient products you'd cut your energy consumption (and bills) by at least 30 percent.

* A car tune-up will improve fuel economy by 6 to 9 percent and save repair costs in the long run.

* If you live in a city, your refrigerator may account for up to 25 percent of your energy bill.

* Lighting accounts for 25 percent of America's energy use.

* A home air conditioner with a clogged filter will use 5 percent more energy than one with a clean filter.