Can You Pass This ‘Average American’ Quiz?

Karyn Bailey|General Knowledge|3 Jul 2024

How much trash does the average American generate each day?

37%
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Retry Correct Incorrect According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated an average of 4.51 pounds of trash per person each day in 2017 (after accounting for composting and recycling).
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How much trash does the average American generate each day?

  • 3 pounds
  • 2 and a half pounds
  • 1 pound
  • 4 and a half pounds
37%

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