When thinking about modern America, perhaps you think money… or cowboys… or starlets… or, of course, apple pie. Sadly, these American novelties all come at a steep price: our environment. In the name of Earth Day, Everywun is excited to show you America through the lens of socially conscious artist, Chris Jordan!

With long-zoom and large-format artwork, Jordan gives us a striking look into American consumption with his latest series of photographs, “Running the Numbers”. Using American statistics on consumption, Jordan offers a raw and unrefined look at shocking stats, like the 2 million plastic bottles we use every 5 minutes by actually showing us those two millions bottles.

“As you walk up close,” says Chris Jordan, “you can see that the collective is only made up of lots and lots of individuals. There is no bad consumer over there somewhere who needs to be educated. There is no public out there who needs to change. It’s each one of us.”

Thanks, Chris, for giving us a way to see our consumption habits and get inspired to do something about them. You’re an Everywun hero! Check out chrisjordan.com for exhibitions near you!