#reducereuserecycle The average American produces 1,704 pounds of garbage per year, roughly three times the global average, according to a new report by the research firm Verisk Maplecroft. I honestly thought it would be higher. With all the packaging, single use containers and leftovers gone bad each person is putting in their fair share of garbage. I've been privileged to live in areas where the community allocates its resources to reducing waste. Part of AJR's mission is t