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Recycling Paper - The Global Perspective The global consumption of paper has increased more than six times during the latter half of the 20th century. Paper is now used more for packaging than for communication. Approximately 40% of the municipal solid waste generated in industrial countries is paper, and paper production is now responsible for almost one fifth of the total wood harvest. One tonne of paper requires 2/3 times its weight in trees, along with a great deal of water and energy. The pulp and paper industry is the 5th largest industrial consumer of energy, and uses more water to produce one tonne of product than any other industry. Paper recycling can greatly benefit the world's forests. But recycling saves more than trees. Using recycled content rather than virgin fibres creates 74% less air pollution, and 35% less water pollution. Paper is slowly returning to its non-wood roots. Several alternatives exist, including agricultural residues (such as cereal straws, banana peel, and coconut shells), hemp, and even denim scraps. These 'agrifibres' yield more pulp per acre than forests or tree farms, and they require fewer pesticides and herbicides. Source: The Consumer Society, State of the World 2004 |
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