ABSTRACT
The United States produced over 71 million tons of paper in 1991. Newspapers are the third largest component of waste paper. Every day, people in the United States buy over 62 million newspapers. Recycling one stack of newspapers about 6 feet-high saves one tree 35-feet tall. As international markets continue to grow, they must also foster widespread paper recycling. Most of the trees used for paper products come from tree farms. The most common office paper is “dual purpose” for use in copiers and laser printers. New York has been promoting recycling for years with its best success in many of the larger businesses. The recycled paper products that modern paper mills produce are often as good as those made of virgin fibers. Trash going to landfills includes most plastics and non-recyclables. The only plastics being recycled are kitchen and cafeteria containers for condiments, salad dressings, and similar supplies.
