Environmental Science 15th Edition by Scott Spoolman,Tyler Miller

Exercise 5

Researchers estimate that the average daily municipal solid waste production per person in the United States is 3.2 kilograms (7 pounds). Use the data in the pie chart below to get an idea of a typical annual MSW ecological footprint for each American by calculating the total weight in kilograms (and pounds) for each category generated during 1 year (1 kilogram = 2.20 pounds). Use the table (below, right) to enter your answers.