Monday, July 11, 2011

Pooponomics

While reading the mint blog, I learned a new word:

Pooponomics

The disposal of human waste is a $100 billion business.

Consider this: on average, the parents of a newborn can expect to change 6,000 diapers during the first two years. During that time, they’ll spend about $1,600 on diapers, not to mention the added costs of wipes and diaper rash ointments. Meanwhile, the average American household spends nearly as much each year on having its septic system pumped and sending its waste into the sewers as they do on soft drinks.

Original Source:  http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/pooponomics-90210/

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