Environmental Impact Statement Statistics

• Trees saved: Each ton of recycled paper produced saves approximately 17 trees. Riverside Paper Company

• Energy saved: Each ton of recycled paper produced requires appoximately 4,102 kWh less energy than virgin paper production. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Water saved: The manufacture of recycled paper requires 7,000 less gallons of water per ton compared to non-recyled paper. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Air pollution reduced: Manufacturing of recycled paper reduces overall emission of air pollution effluents by 60 pounds per one ton of paper produced. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Solid waste reduced: For every ton of recycled paper that is produced, land fill is reduced by 3 cubic yards. American Paper Institute, Inc.