Every so often we’ll publish a newsletter that shares some nuggets on how much stuff Americans have. How much stuff you might be wondering? Much more than you thought. Check it out.

• The average size of the American home has nearly tripled in size over the past 50 years (NPR). And still, one out of every 10 Americans rent offsite storage—the fastest growing segment of the commercial real estate industry over the past four decades. (New York Times Magazine).
• While 25 percent of people with two-car garages don’t have room to park cars inside them and 32 percent only have room for one vehicle. (U.S. Department of Energy).
• 3.1 percent of the world’s children live in America, but they own 40 percent of the toys consumed globally (UCLA).
• Americans spend more on shoes, jewelry, and watches ($100 billion) than on higher education (Psychology Today).
• Currently, the 12 percent of the world’s population that lives in North America and Western Europe account for 60 percent of private consumption spending, while the one-third living in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa accounts for only 3.2 percent (Worldwatch Institute).

Last month’s newsletter talked about the history of “more is less”. Based on the numbers above, doesn’t it seem like a great time to make some history today. For help with achieving more with less in your home or workplace, call 508-246-6120 or drop a line.