The United States alone wastes 4 million tons worth of shopping bags and wrapping paper

According to Eco-Chick.com, if every American family wrapped just three presents in reused materials, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields. The United States alone wastes 4 million tons worth of shopping bags and wrapping paper. This contributes to the extra 5 million tons of extr...a waste the United States throws away during the holiday season"