The Impact of Disposable Razors
updated: May 5, 2010
The Impact of Disposable Razors
Over two billion disposable razors are bought
in the United States each year. These
non-biodegradable razors are filling landfills
across the country. Although they are created
for convenience, they are costing more than
we can afford.
- Disposable razors are made of non-recyclable metal and plastic pieces. This is severely detrimental to the environment.
- Using disposable razors costs more than using safety razors. As of 2010, the savings would be $130 or more per year if one used a safety razor.
- Over a person's lifetime, using disposable razors causes one cubic foot of waste per person. This waste is not degradable and remains for future generations.
- In the United States, 68 million men use disposable razors. That's 34,000,000 cubic feet being thrown into landfills every year.
- Every disposable razor emits CO2. Carbon dioxide can cause headache, dizziness, nausea and other symptoms. It can cause asphyxiation at higher levels. When it replaces high concentrations of oxygen in the blood, it can be hazardous to your life and health.
Detrimental to the environment
Disposable razors cost more
Disposable razors are wasteful
Disposable razors fill landfills
Dispsable razors emit CO2
Read more: The Impact of Disposable Razors | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_6464692_impact-disposable-razors.html#ixzz18I68wv9E
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