How much of the paper produced in Australia is made from recycled paper?
A. Recycled paper makes up 61.5 per cent of the fibre used in paper production. 100 per cent of the content of packaging and industrial paper is recycled paper. Australian newsprint contains from 20 to 55 per cent recycled fibre. On average, 12 per cent of the content of tissues is recycled paper, with most of this used in a small range of tissue brands. The recycled content of printing and writing papers varies greatly on the grade of paper, but on average it is 10 per cent.
