On a yearly average, how much paper do americans waste? how about recycle?

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On a yearly average, how much paper do americans waste? how about recycle?

2007-10-01 09:27:48 · 2 answers · asked by boo! 2 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment

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"In 2004 the total volume of paper and paperboard recovered for recycling in the U.S. reached an all-time high of 50.3 million tons. And the overall paper recovery rate edged slightly lower to 49.5 percent due to a slackening in export demand and a rebound in paper and paperboard supply. "

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2007-10-01 09:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Enough to make a book.

2007-10-01 09:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Richy is f0cking awesome!!!! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋