Did you know?
North American kids spend about a half-billion
dollars on bubble gum every year, which translates to 40 million pieces
every day, 1.6 million every hour, 26,000 every minute or 444 pieces per
second causing chewing gum litter to be a real problem.
Chewing gum does not break down, even over a period
of time. So, when gum is
discarded improperly on concrete pavement, carpeting or furniture, the
substance accumulates and is extremely difficult to remove.
There is a global trend toward recycling and individual responsibility.
Recent studies show that gum chewers, public
entities and private businesses are seeking better methods of gum
disposal.
Prevention has been identified as the best method
of proper disposal. Companies
and individuals prefer being proactive vs. reactive when it comes to preserving their investments.
