Benefits of Using Post-Consumer Paper
15 Feb 2008
Recycled paper requires less energy, fewer chemicals, less water to
manufacture, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and takes material
out of the waste stream.
Post-consumer fiber content 30% 50% 100%
% less energy used 13% 22% 43%
% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions 11% 19% 37%
% less water used 14% 23% 46%
% reduction in solid waste 15% 25% 49%
% fewer trees used 30% 50% 100%




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