Eco stats to consider

Think it takes a lot to improve the environment? Think again. Here are some facts to ponder that show just how it easy it can be to make a positive impact on the world in which we live.

* By turning down your central heating thermostat one degree, fuel consumption is cut by as much as 10 percent.

* Replacing all the 75-watt incandescent light bulbs to energy-efficient CFLs and LEDs can reduce carbon dioxide in the air by one ton.

* Insulating the attic reduces energy usage by up to 20 percent in most homes.

* 848 pieces of junk mail are delivered to each household per year in the U.S. Opting for e-mail promotions can help reduce junk mail.

* According to the Enivronmental Protection Agency, in the past 50 years humans have consumed more resources than in all previous history.