Somewhere between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year. - National Geographic News, September 2, 2003.
75% of American shoppers say their purchasing decisions have been influenced by a desire to save energy and improve the environment. – Zogby/TechNet poll
70% of consumers say they would choose a green product if offered. – CBS MarketWatch survey
57% of American companies have either a formal or informal green purchasing policy. – EcoMarkets survey
64% of government buyers in the United States are subject to a green purchasing policy of some kind. – Commission for Environmental Cooperation survey