e-Statements: A Smart Move for the Planet!

Enrolling in e-statements is not only a smart move for your personal convenience and financial security, but it's also a great way to celebrate Earth Day and do your part for the environment. Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a global event that promotes environmental awareness and encourages individuals and organizations to take action to protect the planet.

By enrolling in e-statements, you are reducing the amount of paper waste that you generate each year, which in turn helps to conserve trees and reduce the carbon footprint associated with paper production and disposal. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, paper accounts for around 25% of landfill waste and 33% of municipal waste, making it one of the largest sources of waste in the United States.

By choosing to go digital with your financial statements, you are making a small but meaningful impact on the environment. If just 20% of American households switched to e-statements, we could save 150 million pounds of paper each year, the equivalent of saving 1.8 million trees, 300 million gallons of water, and 180 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions. These are significant numbers that demonstrate the real-world impact of making a simple choice to reduce paper waste.

But the benefits of e-statements go beyond just environmental impact. By opting for digital statements, you can also reduce clutter in your home, simplify your financial organization, and have convenient access to your account information at any time.

This Earth Day, consider taking the pledge to enroll in e-statements for all of your financial accounts. It's an easy and effective way to do your part for the planet and help create a more sustainable future for all. By making small changes in our daily lives, we can all contribute to a healthier and more environmentally conscious world.