September 4, 2008

The Secret Life of Paper: Americans Use More Paper than the Rest of the World


America's use of paper is excessive, and I am always amazed at the amount of paper my family recycles. Paper production causes deforestation and contributes to global warming. We need to be more thoughtful about our paper usage.

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Posted by Jennifer Lance at September 4, 2008 1:33 AM

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You are absolutely right. I work on Penn. Ave. in D.C. and I am constantly amazed at how much paper we go through. Of course, the Gov is, with its "green initiatives" gives lip service to recycling, but it's the people who must remember to put their paper in the recycling bin instead of their office or business room trash.

Thanks for the article.

Adam
www.twilightearth.com


Posted by: Adam at September 6, 2008 6:11 PM
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