Did you know...
More than 56% of the paper consumed in the U.S. during 2007 was recovered for recycling- an all-time high.
In total 54.3 million tons of paper and paper board products were recovered last year in the United States- approximately 360 pounds for every man, women, and child in the country, up from 233 pounds per person in 1900.
Every ton of paper that is recovered saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space.
Enough paper was recovered for recycling last year to fill 130 Empire State Buildings.
Since 1990, when the paper industry established its first recovery goal to advance recycling in the U.S., paper recovery has grown by more than 87%.
Source: American Forest and Paper Association
Although we have made progress, still almost half the paper produced is thrown away! Remember to recycle- even if it takes a little extra effort!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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