POLLUTION

FACT ONE

Pollution is one of the biggest killers, affecting more than 100 million worldwide.

FACT TWO

More than 1 billion people worldwide don’t have access to safe drinking water

FACT THREE

5000 people die every day as a result of drinking unclean water

FACT FOUR

Pollution kills more than 1 million seabirds and 100 million mammals every year

FACT FIVE

People who live in high-density air pollution area, have 20% higher risk of dying from lung cancer, than people living in less polluted areas.

FACT SIX

There are more than 500 million cars in the world and by 2030 the number will rise to 1 billion. This means pollution level will be more than double.

FACT SEVEN

A single glass, produced from recycled glass instead of raw materials, can reduce related air pollution by 20%, and water pollution by 50%.