Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Fun Facts on Paper and Recycling

-More forests exist today than 100 years ago
-SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative reports that it has 153million acres certified which represents 13% of all world forests
-Only 25% of forested trees are destined for a pulp and paper mill.
Every year, the paper industry becomes more efficient with energy consumption, forest management, and Carbon neutrality.
-Paper Industry is four largest consumer of energy of all industries in USA
-Mills have all engaged in logistical software for most efficient routing of trucks
-Many mills consume at least a portion of their energy from alternative sources.

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