Why Buy Recycled Paper
May 16, 2008 by Peggy
One of the options in our green sins poll in the sidebar is “Don’t buy recycled office paper.” Only a few of you have chosen this option, but it can’t hurt to discuss how essential it is to consider your paper choices.
Some important facts:
•The United States has the world’s highest paper consumption rate.
•Half of the trees that are cut in North America (12,430 square miles worth each year) are used to make paper.
•Making recycled paper produces 74% less air pollution and 35% less water pollution than producing virgin paper from trees.
(Info source: Big Green Purse)
That’s convincing enough for me. Reducing your use of paper and recycling what you do use is important. After that, buy recycled paper.
And be sure to suggest purchasing recycled paper at your office. You can send a link to this post, or just simply ask, “Would it be possible for us to switch to recycled paper?”
Recycled office paper is available at most office supply stores, and even at stores like Target. Recycled construction paper is available from Office Depot. You can also order recycled paper online at Greenline Paper Company, which sells only recycled and tree-free paper.
Where do you purchase recycled office or construction paper?
To read other posts related to our green sins poll, go to Solve One Green Sin, Tip on Avoiding Recklessly Using the Printer and Reasons to Carpool.
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