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Impact of Differnt Types of Paper - Learn More




picture of paper Paper.
Writing paper.
Copy paper.
Coated and uncoated paper.
Newspaper.

Paper comes in a wide variety of types: copy paper, printer paper, note book filler  paper,etc. 

What is the impact our choice(s) make?  Which choice(s) minimize impact on the environment?Paper Calculator.org

>>> Read on to Lean More.

Use the PaperCalculator to see what impact various choices of paper can make.
 

###  100 lbs of copy paper, 0% recycled content requires:
2 million BTUs
285 lbs CO2
954 gallons of wastewater
114 lbs of solid waste

### The same paper BUT with 25% recycled requires:
2 million BTUs
258 lbs CO2
844 gallons of wastewater
100 lbs of solid waste

Imaging the difference when multiplied across a large office or entire business.

 

Via:  Environmental Defense Fund Paper Calculator   Link


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