In 2001, the average American consumed 49 gallons of soft drinks - a 350% increase since 1947. Over this same period, per capita milk consumption decreased roughly 45%, down to 22 gallons per year.
Since 2001 the University of Michigan’s Center for Sustainable Systems has developed a growing set of factsheets that cover topics including energy, water, food, waste, buildings, materials, and transportation systems. Each factsheet presents important patterns of use, life cycle impacts and sustainable solutions. They are designed to inform policymakers, business professionals, students and teachers. The factsheets are peer-reviewed and updated annually.
Sustainability Indicators
Energy
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Material Resources
Food
Water
Built Environment
Mobility
Climate Change
