Is there evidence that using recycled paper actually helps the environment?
Recycling paper is good for the environment. It cuts down on the amount of garbage you throw away and it means fewer trees have to be chopped down to make new paper. http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?contentid=552 Buy Recycled . . . And Save Posted on: 01/01/1995 Thanks to you, recycling is working! The proof is that the paper, plastic, metal, and glass that you’ve been recycling is now being made into all sorts of everyday products and packages. There’s just one thing left to do: Buy them! That’s the “cycle” in recycling: You sort out recyclable materials, your city or town collects them, and manufacturers buy them to make into products again. By selecting those products when you shop, you can spur companies to use more recycled materials and keep the ball rolling. So look for products made from recycled materials, and buy them. This brochure helps make it easy and your choice can
Recycling paper is good for the environment. It cuts down on the amount of garbage you throw away and it means fewer trees have to be chopped down to make new paper. http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?contentid=552 Buy Recycled . . . And Save Posted on: 01/01/1995 Thanks to you, recycling is working! The proof is that the paper, plastic, metal, and glass that you’ve been recycling is now being made into all sorts of everyday products and packages. There’s just one thing left to do: Buy them! That’s the “cycle” in recycling: You sort out recyclable materials, your city or town collects them, and manufacturers buy them to make into products again. By selecting those products when you shop, you can spur companies to use more recycled materials and keep the ball rolling. So look for products made from recycled materials, and buy them. This brochure helps make it easy and your choice can
